Ex-All Blacks hooker James Parsons has defended the form of Blues star Rieko Ioane, but believes there is someone playing ...

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Blues: 1. Joshua Fusitu'a, 2. Kurt Eklund, 3. Angus Ta'avao, 4. Patrick Tuipulotu, 5. Josh Beehre, 6. Cameron Christie, 7.

Wilson also believes that the All Blacks players feel comfortable at the moment, something that could hurt them in the long run.

The Blues earned their first win of the season on Saturday night, finding their way past the Hurricanes with a 69th-minute Mark Tele'a try.

It was not clear whether he will be fit to play. But they welcome back No.8 Hoskins Sotutu from a red card suspension, while ...

Phil Gifford is a Contributing Sports Writer for NZME. He is one of the most-respected voices in New Zealand sports journalism. The Chiefs and the Blues fought to the last gasp in Hamilton, with the ...

McKenzie's penalty put last year's losing finalists six points ahead in the 71st minute and although centre Rieko Ioane crossed for the Blues five minutes from time, debutant Xavi Taele hit the ...

The hosts led 20-10 at the break after two runaway tries in the space of two minutes just before halftime to prop Angus Ta'avao and superstar centre Rieko Ioane. Their lead would have been far ...