Highlights: Blues vs Lions

The Lions suffered their third consecutive defeat on their Australasian tour after going down 43-10 to the Blues at Eden Park.

Blues thrash hapless Lions

Rieko Ioane bagged a brace of tries as the Blues registered a commanding 43-10 bonus-point win over the Lions at Eden Park in Auckland on Saturday. MARIETTE ADAMS reports.

Blues rest captain, bench Akira against Lions

Blues centre TJ Faiane will captain the team in their clash with the Lions in Auckland on Saturday after Patrick Tuipulotu was left out of the match-day 23.

Blues end drought against Hurricanes

The Blues claimed a stunning 24-15 upset win over the 12-man Hurricanes side in Wellington on Saturday to end a nine-game losing streak in this fixture.

Barrett set for club rugby hit-out

All Blacks playmaker Beauden Barrett is poised to return to rugby with his local club team before making his Blues debut next month.

Earlier kick-off for Blues vs Lions

The Lions’ upcoming match against the Blues at Eden Park has been moved to an earlier kick-off time to allow for two rescheduled Sunwolves matches.

Dobson: Massive wake-up call for Stormers

Stormers coach John Dobson and captain Steven Kitshoff reflect on the loss to the Blues at Newlands.

Highlights: Stormers vs Blues

The Blues stunned the Stormers with a 33-14 victory at Newlands on Saturday to hand John Dobson’s team their first defeat of the season.

Dobson: Stormers handed reality check

Stormers coach John Dobson says their defeat by the Blues at Newlands is a ‘massive wake-up call’ after their unbeaten start to the season was brought crashing down. DYLAN JACK reports.

Blues hand sloppy Stormers first defeat

The Blues beat the Stormers 33-14 on Saturday to record their first victory at Newlands since 2009. JON CARDINELLI reports.