While he may not be a household name yet, Patrick Tuipulotu is without doubt a name worth remembering.

The Blues and New Zealand Rugby have re-signed Blues Head Coach Sir John Kirwan and Assistant Coach Grant Doorey for the 2015 Investec Super Rugby season.

The Blues have named their 30-man training squad for the 2014 development programme.

Promising young first five-eighths Simon Hickey will make his Super Rugby debut when he starts at 10 for the Blues against the Crusaders at Eden Park on Friday night (kick-off 7.35pm).

High-profile recruit Benji Marshall will make his Super Rugby debut off the bench when the Blues face the Highlanders in their season opener in Dunedin on Saturday.

It’s the first week of competition for the Blues which can mean only one thing -#truebluechat is back by popular demand tonight at 7pm!

The Blues suffered their third consecutive pre-season defeat, going down to back-to-back Champions the Chiefs 43-19 at Rotorua International Stadium on Friday.

A frustrated head coach Sir John Kirwan lamented his team’s individual skill as the Blues sunk to a disappointing 43-19 loss to the Chiefs in Rotorua on Friday.

Charlie Faumuina, Steven Luatua and Piri Weepu have been named in a strong Blues team to face the Chiefs in their final pre-season hit-out in Rotorua on Friday

If Albert Nikoro hadn’t been a high achiever in the classroom, he may never have found his way onto the rugby field.

One of the most popular fan and family events of the Blues season is happening this Sunday: the Meet the Blues open day at QBE Stadium.

After a frustrating debut season last year, Blues halfback Bryn Hall is primed and ready to make the most of his opportunities in 2014.