It was a draw rather than a defeat, but the Blues' woeful run away from Eden Park continues and coach Tana Umaga allowed his frustration to show after the match at Suncorp Stadium.
Umaga has been diplomatic about the match officials this season including after the Hurricanes defeat in which his team found themselves on the wrong end of a couple of border‑line decisions by the television match official ‑ but following the 25‑25 draw with the Reds he vowed to query a few of the calls made by referee Andrew Lees.
One area of concern was the scrum, with reserve prop Sione Mafi-leo finishing the match in the sinbin. The Blues, who conceded 14 penalties to the Reds' seven, were penalised several times at the set piece despite appearing to have the upper hand, with Umaga saying it's a pretty contentious issue with the scrummaging.
The Blues are on a bye this week.
Meanwhile the Hurricanes will face the Kings at 6.35pm Friday.
