Super Rugby
May 7, 2013: Quality of opposition for the Blues might drop this week against Melbourne Rebels but coach Sir John Kirwan says there will be no change in emphasis for the side
Super Rugby
Apr 9, 2013: Blues coach Sir John Kirwan has his men preparing to batten down the hatches when the Hurricanes storm into Eden Park on Saturday night
Super Rugby
Apr 3, 2013: Blues coach Sir John Kirwan is calling for clear heads and good decision-making against the Highlanders on Friday
Super Rugby round seven
Mar 28, 2013: Sir John Kirwan feels the Blues' execution has not been so good since the defeat of the Crusaders
Super Rugby round six
Mar 25, 2013: Blues coach John Kirwan refuses to blame referee Francesco Pastrana for the 30-27 defeat by New South Wales Waratahs in Sydney
Super Rugby round four
Mar 10, 2013: Sir John Kirwan accepts his decision to name six debutants to face the Bulls cost the Blues at Eden Park, and points to poor preparation as a chief cause of the Blues' disappointing 28-21 loss
Super Rugby
Mar 8, 2013: Blues coach Sir John Kirwan says the Bulls will be the most difficult for his side so far this Super Rugby campaign
Super Rugby
Feb 26, 2013: The Blues must regain the faith of fans if they are to turn Eden Park into a home fortress, coach Sir John Kirwan says
Super Rugby
Feb 19, 2013: Blues coach Sir John Kirwan is keeping cool before his Super Rugby coaching record opens against the Hurricanes on Saturday night.
Super Rugby
Aug 22, 2012: Blues boss John Kirwan has confirmed that Rugby World Cup-winning All Blacks coach Sir Graham Henry has joined his staff for next year's Super Rugby season
Super Rugby
Aug 10, 2012: Former All Blacks coach Sir Graham Henry looks set to take up a role with the Blues ahead of next season's Super Rugby competition
Scrum Sevens
Jul 25, 2012: New Zealand coaches continue to set the standard across world rugby. This week's Scrum Sevens looks at a group of Kiwis coaching outside Aotearoa - to much success.
Super Rugby
Jul 17, 2012: Former Japan coach Sir John Kirwan has been appointed the new head coach at the Blues
New Zealand Rugby
Jun 3, 2012: Former All Blacks winger John Kirwan has been knighted in the Queen's Birthday honours for his services to mental health
Barbarians Rugby
May 15, 2012: The Barbarians have confirmed their squad for their three-match summer tour
Numbers Game
Mar 5, 2012: As the search for the next England head coach intensifies, Numbers Game assess which of the candidates boasts the most impressive international record
England Rugby
Mar 2, 2012: Former Italy and Japan coach John Kirwan has revealed that he didn't make the shortlist to become England's now boss
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Feb 26, 2012: Former Japan coach John Kirwan has claimed that it would be an "honour" to coach Munster or Ulster if given the opportunity
England Rugby
Feb 15, 2012: Former All Blacks coach Wayne Smith is out of the running to become the new England head coach, according to reports
Barbarians Rugby
Feb 14, 2012: Former Japan coach John Kirwan will take charge of the Barbarians for their three-match 2012 summer tour