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.

Tickets for the inaugural Investec Rugby Championship are now on sale.

Blues captain Keven Mealamu is back to full fitness and determined to help his embattled team finish off the season on a high.

The Blues in conjunction with iLOVEsport are excited to offer a unique team collectable never offered before.

Talismanic Blues skipper Keven Mealamu is poised to make a return to Test match rugby after being named on the All Blacks bench for their third and final clash with Ireland in Hamilton on Saturday.