Tour Match - Blues v France
Jun 11, 2013: France defeat the Blues 38-15 at North Harbour Stadium, scoring tries in nine minutes early in the second half to stun their hosts
New Zealand rugby
Jun 11, 2013: Establishing himself at the Blues has been hugely satisfying for James Parsons but it's the prospect of an All Blacks Test cap that really excites him
Blues v France, North Harbour Stadium
Jun 7, 2013: Sir John Kirwan describes the Blues' game against France as "an incredible opportunity for us to get those boys out there ... to express themselves"
Star Men
Jun 3, 2013: Ben Smith, Colin Slade, Fumiaki Tanaka, Brad Thorn ... how many Highlanders can Brett McKay squeeze into his Super Rugby team of the week?
Scrum Five - Super Rugby Talking Points
Jun 2, 2013: ESPNscrum reporter Brett McKay analyses five key talking points of the weekend's Super Rugby action, with a bonus point from Hong Kong. Discuss the talking points and tell us your thoughts
Super Rugby Round 16 - Highlanders v Blues
Jun 2, 2013: Blues and All Blacks scrum-half Piri Weepu is cleared of major injury, while Highlanders coach Jamie Joseph praises the key role of Fumiaki Tanaka in winning the Gordon Hunter Memorial Trophy
New Zealand Rugby - All Blacks v France
Jun 2, 2013: New Zealand All Blacks selectors name six rookies in their 32-man squad to play France in the three-Test Gallaher Cup series
Super Rugby Round 16 - Highlanders v Blues
Jun 1, 2013: The Highlanders turn the form book upside down with a devastating performance to win the Gordon Hunter Memorial Trophy at Forsyth Barr Stadium on Saturday
New Zealand Rugby - Blues v France
May 31, 2013: Blues fans decide team will wear Harlequins-style kit in midweek tour fixture against France at Eden Park
Super Rugby Round 16 - Brumbies v Highlanders
May 31, 2013: The Brumbies can secure Super Rugby finals football if they claim a bonus-point win over the Hurricanes and Queensland Reds lose to Melbourne Rebels by more than seven points
Super Rugby Round 16 - ESPN FootyTips
May 30, 2013: Greg Growden's Super Rugby round 16 tips to inform your ESPN FootyTips picks
Super Rugby Round 16 - ESPN FootyTips
May 30, 2013: Brett McKay previews Super Rugby round 16 to inform your ESPN FootyTips picks
Super Rugby Round 16 - Highlanders v Blues
May 30, 2013: Blues coach Sir John Kirwan has dropped George Moala from the team to play the Highlander after yet another breach of team protocol
Super Rugby Round 16
May 30, 2013: Who's playing where in Super Rugby round 16? We bring you the line-ups as they are named to inform your ESPN FootyTips selections
Super Rugby
May 28, 2013: Blues fullback Charles Piutau has denied rumours that players of Pacific Island or Maori heritage were disheartened by John Kirwan's coaching style and felt that he had helped to instil a sense of pride within the players
New Zealand rugby
May 28, 2013: Jeff Wilson thinks we're seeing the beginnings of a new Super Rugby and New Zealand dynasty in Aaron Cruden and the Chiefs, who keep stepping up to the big occasion
Star Men
May 28, 2013: Scott Higginbotham, Aaron Cruden, Coenie Oosthuizen and Jason Woodward headline Brett McKay's Super Rugby team of the week. Who caught your eye in round 15?
Super Rugby
May 28, 2013: Former All Blacks coach Graham Henry has been cautioned and ordered to make a public apology after being found guilty of criticising the match officials following the Blues' recent Super Rugby loss to the Crusaders
Scrum Five - Super Rugby Review
May 27, 2013: ESPNscrum reporter Brett McKay analyses five key talking points of the weekend's Super Rugby action. Discuss the talking points and tell us your thoughts
Super Rugby
May 25, 2013: The Brumbies survived a late Blues fightback in treacherously wet Auckland weather conditions to win 20-13 and secure their place at the top of the Super Rugby Australian conference
