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SBW back for the Blues
The All Blacks midfield back Sonny Bill Williams has been cleared of concussion and has flown with the Blues to South Africa for next week's match against the Stormers in Cape Town.
World premiere: Louis Baker’s Addict
Singer songwriter Louis Baker will release his new single 'Addict' on Friday, and he caught up with RNZ’s Upbeat for a sneak preview.
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SBW vs BNZ: conscientious objector riles the critics
The Sonny Bill Williams ‘collar-gate’ controversy had all the ingredients for the media: rugby, a celebrity, big brands and big money - all overlaid with a religious culture clash. But was really a… Audio
SBW vs BNZ: conscientious objector riles the critics
The Sonny Bill Williams ‘collar-gate’ controversy had all the ingredients for the media: rugby, a celebrity, big brands and big money - all overlaid with a religious culture clash. But was really a…
AudioHurricanes claim narrow win over Blues
The Hurricanes have finished with a well-timed flourish to beat the Blues 28-24 at Eden Park.
Blues don't know why Williams taped up logo
The Blues appear to be at a loss as to why Sonny Bill Williams decided to tape up the Bank of New Zealand advertising on his Super Rugby jersey.
Smith and Squire back for the Highlanders
Captain Ben Smith and loose forward Liam Squire are back for the Highlanders Super Rugby game against the Blues in Dunedin on Saturday night.
SBW set for Blues debut
All Blacks centre Sonny Bill Williams will make his Blues debut from the bench in their Super Rugby game against the Highlanders in Dunedin on Saturday night.
Blues beat Western Force
The Blues have enjoyed back to back victories after beating the Western Force 24-15 at Eden Park.
Faiane in for Ioane
After misfiring over the past few weeks Blues centre Rieko Ioane has been dropped to the bench for this Saturday's match against the Western Force.
Francis returning to England
The Blues utility back Piers Francis is returning to Britain.
When will SBW return?
Blues coach Tana Umaga is in no mood to rush All Black midfielder Sonny Bill Williams back into Super Rugby.
Nashville Babylon 13 March, 2017
On this week's show Mark says Happy Birthday to Little Feat's Bill Payne, spins new music from the Hot 8 Brass Band and Nadia Reid and plays classics from the Scud Mountain Boys, Lambchop and Bo… Audio
Tana brings in the big boys to take on the Highlanders
The Blues have called in the cavalry for Saturday's Super Rugby game against the Highlanders at Eden Park, after their loss to the Chiefs last weekend.
Ben Smith misses another week of Super Rugby
The Highlanders co-captain Ben Smith will miss a second week of Super Rugby because of concussion.
Favourite album - Take Me To The Alley
Today's feature album is Gregory Porter's Take Me To The Alley. Audio
Unchanged Blues fifteen to take on Chiefs
The Blues have named an unchanged starting line-up to take on the Chiefs in Hamilton in the second round of the Super Rugby competition.
Luatua heading to Bristol
All Black back-rower Steven Luatua has agreed terms to join English rugby club Bristol later this year, the club has announced.
Strong start for Crusaders & Highlanders
The Crusaders and the Highlanders are the only New Zealand Super Rugby teams to make it through the opening day of the inaugural Brisbane Tens unbeaten.
Tuipulotu situation causing headaches for Umaga
The New Zealand rugby community remains tight lipped about Blues and All Black lock Patrick Tuipulotu's positive test for a banned substance.
