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Paul Thomas: Cricket shines brightly as rugby just gets duller

There is a glaring difference between the two sporting products on offer: the cricket is exciting; the rugby is anything but, writes Paul Thomas.

Cruden confident of getting back in form

An encounter with the unbeaten Stormers represents an ideal time for Aaron Cruden to rediscover his radar.

Blues want tries and not stats

If there is a straw the Blues can clutch ahead of tonight's game it is the story of the spreadsheet - which shows there is a foundation from which they can work.

Carter's second-five surprise

Rugby: Milner-Skudder enjoying the comforts of home

Only wins can save Kirwan

John Kirwan faces the very real prospect of losing his job if the results don't come over the next three or four weeks.

Rugby: Stats set gremlins on Canes bets

The smart money is on the unbeaten Hurricanes claiming the competition points tomorrow, but statistics offer a few gremlins.

Rugby: Concussion blow for Kaino

A delayed concussion for skipper Jerome Kaino has ruled him out of the match against the Hurricanes.

Justin Marshall: Blues' gameplan isn't working

After writing a couple of weeks ago that I was really pleased with the quality and intensity early in this Super Rugby competition, along came this latest weekend.

Chris Rattue: Why Sir John Kirwan must surely be on his way out

Kirwan's comments after the woeful display against the underwhelming Lions reveal one reason why his Blues regime is in terminal turmoil, writes Chris Rattue.

Kirwan gets backing of boss

John Kirwan's "bring it on" defiance in the aftermath of the Blues' depressing loss to the Lions was slightly more measured yesterday.

Blues boss backs Kirwan - for now

John Kirwan has received the backing of Blues chief executive Michael Redman following the team's defeat to the Lions, which has left them in last place in the competition.

Kirwan remains defiant about his future

After watching his team blow a 10-3 lead to the bottom-placed team in the competition for their fourth defeat in four games in 2015 Kirwan said: "I like moments like this. Men need to stand up, so bring it on."

Blues' worst defeat ever?

A match the Blues should have won, needed to desperately to win for themselves and coach John Kirwan, was spilled, fumbled and thrown away.

First take: Kirwan's got to go

Blues humiliated by Lions

The only thing more humiliating about being dragged into a dog fight with the Lions, is being dragged into that fight and then losing.