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'The Blues' Dennis Rodman': Why the Blues went pink and blonde

The Blues debuted some questionable hair transformations on Sunday.

Former All Black reveals the Kiwi team 'everyone hates'

Israel Dagg has revealed how much players particularly dislike his former team.

The future of test rugby still up in the air

World Rugby say there will be further talks towards changing the global calendar.

My most intriguing characters: 25 years as a sports journo

Dylan Cleaver: The most intriguing personalities I've followed across 25 years.

Our game? Whanganui hosted New Zealand's first ever rugby match

Whanganui Herald listed game as 'Town versus Country' in June 1869.

Business of Rugby: How All Blacks plan to conquer the (rest of the) world

Content remains king - but there could soon be a new way of watching the All Blacks.

The moment key All Black decided to stay in NZ

If the All Blacks had won the World Cup, Patrick Tuipulotu might have different plans.

Prospect watch: Five rising stars on track for the All Blacks

Christopher Reive shines a light on five players who could be on track for higher honours.

Watch: New footage of Lomu's destructive schoolboy highlights

The world is enjoying the sight of Jonah Lomu in full flight again, thanks to a new video.

The Business of Rugby: Are the All Blacks about to sell their soul?

Part 3: Body seek new ways to squeeze more income out of game, writes Gregor Paul.

Crowds galore after long Covid-19 hiatus

Eden Park saw the biggest Super Ruby crowd for Blue home game supporters since 2005.

Phil Gifford: Seven takeaways from Super Rugby's return

COMMENT: The Blues made seeing live rugby again feel like welcoming back an old friend.

'Fair play to him': Barrett reacts to cheeky Coles celebration

Beauden Barrett loses the individual battle with Dane Coles but wins war in Blues debut.

Gregor Paul: The potential problem with Super Rugby Aotearoa

COMMENT: One key change could end up defining New Zealand's new competition.

'The buzz is back': Brilliant Blues start in style

This team has the potential to give this competition a real shake.

Watch: Beauden Barrett pulled into Canes try celebration

Beauden Barrett got an early ribbing from his former teammates but had the last laugh.

Live: Blues beat Hurricanes in front of packed Eden Park

Follow the action as the Blues take on the Hurricanes at a sold-out Eden Park.

Interactive ratings: Rate every player in Blues v Hurricanes

Rugby is back - and so is the Herald's live player ratings.