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.

The Blues suffered a 33-12 defeat to the Waratahs last night in a frenetic and error-prone pre-season outing at Allianz Stadium.

A trio of All Blacks have been named in the Blues team to take on the Waratahs in a pre-season trial in Sydney on Friday night (kick-off 9.30pm NZT).

Former Maori All Black lock Hayden Triggs has been called into the Blues squad to replace Culum Retallick.