The Blues’ 22-20 defeat to the Sharks in Durban on Sunday morning has been compounded by news that first five-eighths Chris Noakes suffered a thigh strain and will return to New Zealand.

Blues halfback Piri Weepu will join Chris Noakes on a flight back to Auckland later this evening after failing to recover from a rib injury he sustained against the Sharks.

Blues head coach Sir John Kirwan insists his team is still in the hunt for a playoff spot despite suffering an injury time defeat to the Sharks in Durban overnight.

Ahead of Sunday morning’s (kick-off 12.50am) must-win clash with the Sharks in Durban, check out this interactive infographic to keep yourself fully informed

It might be James Parsons’ first tour to South Africa with the Blues, but it’s certainly not holiday mode for the hooker who has only one goal in mind ñ to win this Saturday’s game against the Sharks

Blues head coach Sir John Kirwan has named his side for Sunday morning’s must-win match against the Sharks at King’s Park in Durban (kick-off 12.50am NZT).

Five Blues players have been named in the the All Blacks team to play France in the third and final Test of the Steinlager Series.

Blues head coach Sir John Kirwan has topped the latest list of the most-trusted Kiwis according to the annual Reader’s Digest Poll released today.

Blues head coach Sir John Kirwan has named his 26-man squad to travel to South Africa.

SKYCITY Auckland is a proud partner of The X Factor and is giving one lucky fan and three friends the chance to attend the 15 July 2013 live elimination show of The X Factor hosted by players from the Blues.

Blues halfback Piri Weepu has overcome the concussion he sustained against the Highlanders to be named on the bench for the All Blacks side to face France in the second Test of the Steinlager Series in Christchurch on Saturday night.

Following the recent announcement of a new Blues partnership acquiring the licence to operate and manage the Blues franchise, it has been agreed the Blues Franchise and Auckland Rugby Union will be independently led.