The Blues coaching staff has a crisis at lock heading into what shapes as a must-win game against the Crusaders on Anzac Day
The Blues coaching staff has a crisis at lock heading into what shapes as a must-win game against the Crusaders on Anzac Day 21 April 2021
Captain Patrick Tuipulotu remains sidelined with an issue affecting his neck and shoulder and won t be considered.
Fellow second-rower Josh Goodhue will also be missing following a head knock, with Tom Robinson who can also cover the position also out with the same type of injury.
That leaves Gerard Cowley-Tuioti and Sam Darry to likely start against the Crusaders.
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Highlanders 35 Blues 29
Blues: Tries - Ruru, R.Ioane, Laulala, Sotutu. Conversions - Black (3). Penalties - Black.
FULLTIME
One last chance for the Blues, but the Highlanders have turned it over! They clear into touch and seal a classic!
80 mins - TRY BLUES
Blues lineout in the corner. They ve got advantage, as Plummer kicks out towards the right wing. Heem wins it, and plays in Perofeta, but the Highlanders defend well.
We ll go back for the advantage, and the Blue go to the other wing - where Sotutu scores! This game isn t over!
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Concert series, wrestling and more on tap this weekend
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Lima Central Catholic graduate Karrie Lester performs in “Lift Every Voice and Sing,” a musical event she wrote that follows African-American music as it developed through different eras. It will be performed at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at St. Charles Catholic Church, 2200 W. Elm St., Lima.
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LIMA If you’re looking for something to do this weekend, you’ve come to the right place.
Here’s your guide to assorted events in the region:
• “Lift Every Voice and Sing” is scheduled as the final installment in the Open Hearts concert series, scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Saturday at St. Charles Catholic Church, 2200 W. Elm St., Lima. The event is free and open to the public, with COVID-19-safe precautions in place. This musical event, written by Lima Central Catholic graduate Karrie Lester, follows African-American music as it developed through different eras. It features Jai
Sky Super Rugby Aotearoa: Blues assistant coach Tom Coventry welcomes new Super Rugby teams - but he has some concerns
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Blues assistant coach Tom Coventry welcomes new Super Rugby teams - but he has some concerns. Video / Jed Bradley
Blues assistant coach Tom Coventry welcomes new Super Rugby teams - but he has some concerns. Video / Jed Bradley
Christopher Reive is a sports reporter for NZME@chrisreive
Blues assistant coach Tom Coventry has welcomed the addition of two new teams to Super Rugby, but admits their introduction is likely to dilute the talent pool.
New Zealand Rugby today announced Moana Pasifika and the Fijian Drua have been granted conditional licences to join a planned new professional competition.