Live updates: Blues v Highlanders

updated 21:05

Keep up with the action between the Blues and Highlanders from Eden Park with our live updates.

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  Hurricanes slay Rebels in record win

  19:47

  The Hurricanes have romped home to a record win over the Rebels in Wellington. watch

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  As it happened: Hurricanes v Rebels

  updated 19:28

  Catch up on all the action from the Hurricanes big win over the Rebels. watch

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  Hurricanes hope to vanquish last year's demons

  The Hurricanes prepare for the opponent who derailed their season last year.

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  All Blacks to hit-and-run in Australia

  All Blacks' coach Steve Hansen will adopt a hit-and-run approach to Australian tests this…

Rugby News: 

Saturday May 26, 2012

• updated 21:05 Live updates: Blues v Highlanders

• Hurricanes slay Rebels in record win watch

• updated 19:28 As it happened: Hurricanes v Rebels watch

• Hurricanes hope to vanquish last year's demons

• All Blacks to hit-and-run in Australia

Friday May 25, 2012

• Gritty Chiefs edge out Bulls in thriller watch

• As it happened: Chiefs v Bulls watch

• Slade eyes return for ITM Cup watch

• Cowan handed start for Highlanders

• Extra seats required for Christchurch Test

• Kirwan says coaching Blues would be an honour

• opinion 'Bright Otago future' a long way off, but attainable

• Super Rugby round 14 preview

• Dumped Schwalger to fight Samoan rugby

• Blues side short on experience

Thursday May 24, 2012

• Otago to pay creditors in full

• Nonu, Weepu, Williams all benched for Blues

• 'Sadistic edge to All Blacks challenge' - Irish coach

• Barrett returns to 10 for Canes

Wednesday May 23, 2012

• Hika Elliot primed to prove point against Bulls

• Hosea says no way to Japan

• All Blacks looking for balance of youth and experience

• opinion All Black coaches gambling with youth over experience

Tuesday May 22, 2012

• Rebels eye milestone against Canes

• RWC deal eases heat on Wallabies

• Cooper still da man for Wallabies

• Tough guy Shields banging with the big boys watch

• Extra player to be added to ABs squad watch

• Reprieve for Brumbies' Hooper for Vito tackle

• Older and wiser Smith chasing Test recall

Rugby Video 

NZ Conference Team Profiles

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  Blues

  The Blues have recruited strongly but still lack a world class 10.

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  Chiefs

  One summer arrival overshadowed them all: SBW is now a Chief, but will his presence be a help or hindrance?

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  Hurricanes

  Fans of the Wellington-based outfit will be anxious to see the outcome of coach Mark Hammett's ruthless player clearout.

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  Crusaders

  No team has shown the ability to rise above seemingly impassable challenges than the Crusaders.

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  Highlanders

  A breakthrough 2011 season and the addition of All Black firepower have long-suffering Clan fans believing again.

Australian Conference Team Profiles

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  Waratahs

  Injuries prevented the franchise from NSW from really reaching their potential last year.

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  Reds

  After charging to their maiden title last year, there's no question the Reds will be considered the team to beat this year.

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  Brumbies

  The Brumbies hopes this year rest heavily on the shoulders of former Springboks coach Jake White

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  Force

  The Force have improved in recent years, but there's no hiding that this season they have a massive hole to fill in the No.…

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  Rebels

  It was a tough start for the Melbourne franchise but some good player recruitment makes them a tougher proposition this…

Sth African Conference Team Profiles

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  Bulls

  The Bulls have lost the leadership of some key players and will be hard pressed to make the playoffs.

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  Stormers

  The Stormers topped the South African Conference last year and in 2012 they will be favoured to repeat the dose.

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  Sharks

  Despite losing the experience of John Smit and Stefan Terblanche the Sharks are probably the most settled of the African teams.

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  Cheetahs

  One of the surprises packages of last season  are promising bigger and better things in 2012.

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  Lions

  Best Super Rugby Performance: semi-finalist (2000, 2001)

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