The Blues team to take on the Lions this weekend has been announced, with a number of changes coming through as a result of injury. The backline will see a massive shuffle as coach Pat Lam fills the gaps left by 11 injured players. […]
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Blues make changes for Lions
9 May 12 09:00 by Richard Ferguson (Richard Ferguson) | 13 Comments
Three changes for Blues
2 May 12 09:20 by Rob Otto (robdylan) | 2 Comments
Blues coach Pat Lam has backed Michael Hobbs at flyhalf for his side’s weekend clash with the Hurricanes, with Gareth Anscombe, who has been at pivot for most of the campaign, dropped from the match 22. […]
Blues continue to make changes
12 Apr 12 09:00 by Richard Ferguson (Richard Ferguson) | 4 Comments
Blues coach Pat Lam has made a few changes to his team to face the Sharks this Friday, after a week of allegations, speculation and just plain blame being seen in the media. Pat Lam still has his job though, and the players have openly backed him, and they are going to come out to face the Sharks guns blazing. […]
Blues make changes for Stormers
14 Mar 12 08:08 by Richard Ferguson (Richard Ferguson) | 4 Comments
The Blues team to face the Stormers in Cape Town this weekend has been announced, with Rene Ranger suspended and not available for this weekend’s match. […]
Blues announce potent backline
22 Feb 12 07:48 by Richard Ferguson (Richard Ferguson) | 12 Comments
The Blues have announced their team to take on the Crusaders in the opening game of this season’s Super Rugby campaign, and what a match it is going to be. […]
Super Rugby preview – Blues
13 Feb 12 08:00 by Richard Ferguson (Richard Ferguson) | 13 Comments
The Blues go into the year’s Super Rugby campaign with one of the better squads they have had in years, with a strong forward pack linking up with a potent looking backline. […]
Nonu debut delayed
30 Jan 12 09:29 by Richard Ferguson (Richard Ferguson) | 4 Comments
The Blues’ SupeRugby preparations took a slight blow when news came through that new signing Ma’a Nonu will not be available for the opening rounds of the tournament. This is not, however, due to any injury concerns, but rather a lucrative Japanese deal. […]
Match Review – Blues runover Rebels
22 Apr 11 23:34 by Gwyn Pratley (Hertford Highlander) | 5 Comments
All Blacks.com reports it wasn’t exactly a Good Friday for the Blues but they will take their bonus point 40-23 victory over the gallant Melbourne Rebels at North Harbour Stadium knowing their inconsistent demons still plague them. […]
Ranger back as injury Blues continue
11 Mar 09 08:47 by Andre Bosch (KSA Shark ©) | 9 Comments
Livewire winger Rene Ranger will return to the Blues side for Friday’s match against the Cheetahs but Josh Blackie faces a lengthy layoff after suffering a sprained ankle in last week’s loss to the Sharks. […]
Blues to be harder up front, softer at the back
3 Mar 09 15:36 by Rob Otto (robdylan) | 23 Comments
It looks as though there is some mixed news on the injury front for the Blues as they prepare to meet the Sharks at Eden Park this weekend. […]