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Blues

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Cowan enjoying pre-season graft

Cowan enjoying pre-season graft

Back in Super Rugby with the Blues, veteran scrum-half Jimmy Cowan is enjoying the 'tough yakka' of pre-season.

Kerr signs for Saracens - report

Kerr signs for Saracens - report

Saracens have completed the signing of ex-Blues fly-half Baden Kerr who, according to a report, will have a six-month loan at Bedford.

Cowan not giving up on Test recall

Cowan not giving up on Test recall

Jimmy Cowan hasn't given up on an All Black recall, even if he admits his main focus is with the Blues in Super Rugby.

Braid explains Bordeaux switch

Braid explains Bordeaux switch

Blues flanker Luke Braid has spoken of his decision to leave the franchise and sign for Bordeaux-Bègles after Super Rugby 2015.

Kaino named new Blues captain

Kaino named new Blues captain

All Blacks back-row Jerome Kaino has been named as the Blues' new captain for the 2015 Super Rugby competition.

More Blues News

  • Hill joins Blues coaching staff
  • Super Rugby draw released
  • Blues secure Cowan's services
  • Blues appoint new forwards coach
  • Preview: World Club 7s
  • Bekhuis on his way to Blues
  • McCartney handed Auckland honour
  • Woodcock may miss the rest of 2014
  • Blues quartet ink new deals
  • Luatua eyeing All Blacks return
  • Nonu heading back to Hurricanes?
  • Chiefs' defence secured win - Cruden
  • Weepu can prevent Welsh relegation
  • Chiefs make the play-offs ReportChiefs make the play-offs
  • London Welsh confirm Weepu signing
  • Kirwan confirms Weepu switch
  • Preview: Blues v Chiefs PreviewPreview: Blues v Chiefs
  • Have London Welsh signed Weepu?
  • Blues to face Chiefs minus key duo
  • Kirwan still upbeat about play-offs
  • Super Rugby: Team of the Week
  • West signs contract with Blues
  • Nadolo helps Crusaders beat Blues ReportNadolo helps Crusaders beat Blues
  • Nonu may return home to Hurricanes
  • Preview: Crusaders v Blues PreviewPreview: Crusaders v Blues
  • Video of the Week: Super Final '98
  • Piutau back, landmark for Mealamu
  • Kiwi hotshot admits drink driving
  • Super Rugby: Team Tracker, Round 18
  • Kirwan won't go after Barrett
  • Blues blitz Force to stay in hunt ReportBlues blitz Force to stay in hunt
  • Preview: Force v Blues PreviewPreview: Force v Blues
  • Blues dent HurricanesBlues dent Hurricanes' play-off hopes
  • Preview: Blues v Hurricanes PreviewPreview: Blues v Hurricanes
  • Sharks hold firm in Auckland ReportSharks hold firm in Auckland
  • Preview: Blues v Sharks PreviewPreview: Blues v Sharks
  • Four-try Chiefs blow Blues away ReportFour-try Chiefs blow Blues away
  • Preview: Chiefs v Blues PreviewPreview: Chiefs v Blues
  • Five-try Blues put Reds to the sword ReportFive-try Blues put Reds to the sword
  • Preview: Blues v Reds PreviewPreview: Blues v Reds
  • Improved Blues down Waratahs ReportImproved Blues down Waratahs
  • Preview: Blues v Waratahs PreviewPreview: Blues v Waratahs
  • Mealamu staying in New Zealand
  • Third straight win for Third straight win for 'Canes
  • Marshall will be successful - Tuqiri
  • Marshall unlikely to play ITM Cup
  • Marshall good enough for switch
  • Preview: Hurricanes v Blues PreviewPreview: Hurricanes v Blues
  • League star Marshall joins Blues
  • Saili avoids conviction
  • Injury rules Noakes out of ITM Cup
  • Blues Fixtures
  • Table
New Zealand Conference
Super Rugby Table
Pos Team P Pts
1 Crusaders 16 51
2 Chiefs 16 44
3 Highlanders 16 42
4 Hurricanes 16 41
5 Blues 16 37
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Quotes of 2014

It's time to look back through some of the best soundbites and quips from the last year.

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Old School: Super Rugby Finals

Ahead of Saturday's showdown in Sydney, we look back at the Super Rugby Finals since 2000.

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Planet Rugby Features

Far Side Preview: North v South

Far Side Preview: North v South

It's that time of year again! Get set for the annual North v South Derby at the Stade de Frigid on December 25.

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Planet Rugby's Quiz of 2014

We at Planet Rugby put our heads together and came up with 50 rugby-related questions from 2014 and beyond. Let's see how you do!

Loose Pass

Loose Pass

Welcome to Loose Pass, our weekly dishing up of mince pies, Christmas puddings and festive roasts.

Newbies of the Year

Newbies of the Year

Getting your shot in the first-team is part of the ongoing battle for rugby hopefuls, but in 2014 this group of starlets took their opportunity.