Battling Blues' issues in Super Rugby a joyless affairPHOTOSPORT The body language of the Blues' Matt Duffie sums up his side's misfortunes during the 34-16 loss to the Highlanders in Auckland on Friday night. The majority of New Zealand rugby fans, whether they reside inside the Blues' catchment or beyond, would just bury their heads in their hands and silently scream with frustration. Anyone who genuinely cares about rugby in this country, even those who consider the Blues the arch-enemy, should be worried about what is happening with the Auckland-based club. GETTY IMAGES Solomon Alaimalo attempts to break away from the Reds' defence during the Chiefs' 36-12 win in Brisbane on Saturday night. Their four-game winning streak collapsed when beaten 29-0 by the Lions, the first time the Aussie side had been kept scoreless since Super Rugby began in 1996.

Source: Stuff April 22, 2018 00:45 UTC