New Zealand rugby fans relish Trans-Tasman encounters and ticket sales to the first home Test match in the Investec Rugby Championship is proving no exception

Former All Black Sir John Kirwan has been appointed the new Head Coach of the Blues, the New Zealand Rugby Union (NZRU) and Blues Franchise announced today.

Fans flocked to The Nation’s Clubrooms at SKYCITY to watch the Blues as they took on the Brumbies in their final game of the 2012 Investec Super Rugby season.

The Blues finished their torrid season on a high, smashing the Brumbies 30-16 at Canberra Stadium tonight.

Blues prop Charlie Faumuina is back to full fitness and will start against the Brumbies in Canberra on Saturday night (kick-off 5.30pm NZT).

As a way to say thanks to our digital cheer squad, the Blues invited our most passionate followers on Social Media along to ëTrue Blue HQ’ at Eden Park on Saturday night

At last. The Blues finally gave their faithful fans reason to cheer after running over the Western Force 32-9 at Eden Park tonight.

Sporting a blond bowl haircut similar to his childhood idol Jeff Wilson and spending hours in the backyard practising taking the high ball, Tom McCartney never envisaged playing hooker, let alone racking up 50 games for the Blues.

Star Blues back Isaia Toeava has confirmed he has signed a two year deal with the Canon Eagles in Japan.

Captain Keven Mealamu will lead out his side for the first time in almost three months when the Blues face the Western Force at Eden Park on Saturday night.

Youngster Francis Saili is thriving under the tutelage of All Blacks midfielder Ma’a Nonu

Livewire outside back Rudi Wulf is the latest player to be ruled out for the rest of the season as the Blues’ horror run of injuries continues.