Ihaia West

Francis to add voice to Blues’ backline

England-born Piers Francis will make his Super Rugby debut against the Jaguares as the Blues seek to improve their backline communication. The Counties Manukau five-eighth will wear the No.12 jersey, outside...

West penalty secures Blues a draw

A late penalty from Ihaia West secured a 25-25 draw for the Blues against the Reds in Brisbane on Saturday.

Late West penalty saves Blues' blushes

REPORT: An Ihaia West penalty after the final hooter handed the Blues a 25-25 draw with the Reds in Queensland on Saturday.

Is it absurd? Is it too plain? No, it's SuperRugby!

SuperWrap Week 1, 2016: For some it was fear and trepidation and for others just nervous excitement, but we all felt something in the pits of our stomachs as Ihaia West kicked...

Super Rugby Highlights: Blues vs Highlanders

Super Rugby Round 1 Preview: Part 1

Blues vs Highlanders: The 2015 Champions travel to Auckland to face a Blues side with a lot to prove. All Black legend, Tana Umaga is at the helm as head coach and he has plenty talent at his disposal,...

Hurricanes cement top spot

The Hurricanes all but secured top spot on the Super Rugby standings with an impressive 29-5 win over a hapless Blues team in a very wet Auckland on Saturday. Forced into a number of late changes -...

Weekend teams and predictions

Bulls and Sharks to strike back on tour? Tahs to pip the Saders in Sydney? Some say yes, Tank Lanning says no. Catch all the weekend’s teams, times, collated odds and SuperBru community picks. Tank...

Preview: S15 Round 15, Part Two

It seems unlikely anybody will catch Super Rugby's runaway leaders, the Hurricanes. But that won't stop teams from trying to knock them over and claim bragging rights in the home stretch of the tournament's...

Blues edge blunder-Bulls

The Blues eased the troubles of under-fire coach John Kirwan with a 23-18 win over the Bulls in a scrappy match in a wet Auckland on Friday. It is only their third win of the season and while they...