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Blues on right road to success - Kirwan

John Kirwan is adamant the Blues Super Rugby franchise is heading in the right direction, despite a difficult few days after George Moala was found guilty in the courts of assault and the termination of Peter Saili's contract.

Blues hold off decision on Moala

George Moala is free to train, play and travel with the Blues until May 1, despite being found guilty last week of assault.

Chris Rattue: Blues play safe hiding behind legal process

The Blues' confirmation that George Moala will return while the judicial process is completed is a slap in the face to victims of violence everywhere, writes Chris Rattue.

Moala was trying to 'protect' girlfriend

The girlfriend of an Auckland rugby star said he was trying to protect her when he got involved in a fracas that led to him being charged by police.

Rugby: Polwart ready to fire for Chiefs

If the strength of a Super Rugby franchise is through its squad depth, then the Chiefs should be on to a winner in Sean Polwart.

Scotty Stevenson: Andy Ellis - legend on the sideline

When Andy Ellis kicked the ball into touch to seal the deal on the All Blacks' 2011 Rugby World Cup victory, no one, least of all him, would have thought that would be his final act in international rugby.

Moala trial: Blood 'sprayed' from neck

The man allegedly attacked by an Auckland rugby star has told the court about the moment he regained consciousness with blood "spraying" from his neck.

Blues player on trial for assault

A star Auckland rugby player is on trial accused of attacking two men in a boozy nightclub brawl.

Rugby: Chief ambition rules

Unlike others who often leave NZ rugby after switching allegiance to a Pacific Island nation, Tim Nanai-Williams is keen to stick with the Chiefs.

Rugby: Blues sink, but only on water

They'll hope it's not an omen for the coming Super Rugby season, but the Blues got that sinking feeling when 28 players were flipped from three waka ama during a training session on the Waitemata....

Kieran Read: Winning ways - view from the top

There are aspects of playing rugby that are not dissimilar to coaching. I believe in leading people by making sure that I have a connection with everyone I am involved with and giving them the trust and belief to do their job well.

Scars from a less-than-uplifting tour

Brian O’Driscoll’s 2005 Lions tour lasted seconds. The controversy surrounding how it ended continues to echo years later. Read about it here in his own words.