Piri Weepu
Ten uncapped players in All Blacks squad
All Blacks coach Steve Hansen has included 10 uncapped players in a 38-man training squad to attend two camps ahead of next month's three-Test home series against France.
Crusaders v Blues
AMI Stadium, Christchurch, Saturday 5.35pm (AEST)
Blues v Rebels
Eden Park, Auckland, Saturday 5.35pm (AEST)
Rugby Union
Beale ban good for us - Blues coach
Auckland Blues coach John Kirwan didn't mince words in welcoming news that his team won't face newly-suspended Wallabies and Melbourne Rebels star Kurtley Beale on Saturday.
Mealamu returns for Blues
A neck injury to James Parsons has cleared the way for All Blacks hooker Keven Mealamu to return to the Blues starting 15, though his coach says Mealamu may have made the team in any case.
Blues suspend Moala from Reds clash
Blues winger George Moala has been stood down for breaking team protocol and will miss the Super Rugby match against the Queensland Reds in Brisbane on Friday.
Live: Reds v Blues
Richard Shute Join RugbyHeaven for full, live commentary as the Reds host the Blues.
Rugby
Blues run down winless Highlanders
Blues halfback Piri Weepu scored two late tries in a 29-18 win over the Highlanders at Eden Park which consigned the southern side to a sixth straight loss this Super Rugby season.
Rugby
Flying Blues belt Hurricanes
The Hurricanes' four-match winning streak in Super Rugby ground to a shuddering halt at the hands of the enterprising Blues on Saturday night in Auckland, going down 28-6.
Rugby
Force player Eaton's wife killed in crash
Western Force Super Rugby player Chris Eaton is grieving after his wife died in a car accident in his home country New Zealand.
Tahs sense turnaround
Georgina Robinson The Waratahs believe their first-half performance against the Cheetahs told them they had the game plan to beat any side in the competition.
Live: NSW Waratahs v Blues
Stephen Samuelson Welcome to real time coverage of the Super Rugby match between the Waratahs and Blues at Allianze Stadium.
Rugby
Blues put Crusaders to the sword
The Blues demolished arch-rivals the Crusaders 34-15 on Friday to maintain their early season momentum and show they will be a force to be reckoned with in this year's Super Rugby.
