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Tag: Blues (Auckland)

2023 Super Rugby overview: Pacific competition commences second season

By: Scott Hornell, Managing Editor | February 22, 2023

With days only until the 2023 Super Rugby Pacific competition commences its second season, the anticipation is building. Squads have been assembled, with the starting teams named for the opening clash between the Crusaders v Chiefs in Christchurch. Quickly followed by the New South Wales (NSW) Waratahs v ACT Brumbies. A good opening trial for […] READ MORE


Determined tackling sees Crusaders reach Super Rugby Pacific final v Blues

By: Scott Hornell, Managing Editor | June 12, 2022
Determined tackling sees Crusaders reach Super Rugby Pacific final

With the results marked down, two semi-finals were played in New Zealand, where determined tackling sees the Crusaders reach the 2022 Super Rugby Pacific final. There, they will travel to Auckland to meet the competition premiers, the Blues. The Blues defeated the ACT Brumbies 20-19 on a wet evening, surviving a torrid final quarter after […] READ MORE


2022 Blues’ winning streak continues, Hurricanes fall further downward

By: Scott Hornell, Managing Editor | April 12, 2022April 12, 2022
2022 Blues' winning streak continues, Hurricanes fall further downward

The news is good up in Auckland. With the 2022 Blues’ winning streak continuing, it all looks rosy for the three-times Champions. News is not so good for supporters of the Wellington side, with the Hurricanes falling further downward in the standings, after a clumsy final minute decision costs them big time. Differing results sure, […] READ MORE


Omicron set to scupper Super Rugby Pacific new season 2022 kick-off

By: Scott Hornell, Managing Editor | January 26, 2022January 26, 2022
Omicron set to scupper Super Rugby Pacific new season 2022 kick-off

News that the Omicron variant is ready to ‘scupper’ the Super Rugby Pacific new season kickoff has turned what was supposed to be a fresh start, into a sad rerun of European experiences. Crowds will be removed when the competition begins on February 28. Id only for secluded numbers at a maximum of 100; with […] READ MORE


Jerome Kaino wins second Top14 trophy to add to his rugby-collection

By: Scott Hornell, Managing Editor | June 27, 2021
Jerome Kaino wins second Top14 trophy to add to his rugby-collection

In securing his second French Top14 trophy, Jerome Kaino added to his ‘rugby-collection of awards’ over an almost 20-year career as a professional rugby player. Heralded for his individual skills, as well as his team-first priorities, Kaino has gone from provincial to International, to the European rugby market, in search of challenges – and he […] READ MORE


Super Rugby Rookie: Kazuki Himeno ultra-impressive 2021 ‘Landers import

By: Scott Hornell, Managing Editor | June 12, 2021June 28, 2021
Kazuki Himeno ultra-impressive 2021 'Landers import

The ultra-impressive 2021 Highlanders import player Kazuki Himeno has already been praised with a ‘Rookie of the Year’ prize, yet he is a player who is still striving for more honours and respect from Super Rugby fans worldwide. Performances, like he again had on Friday night versus the ACT Brumbies, go a long way to […] READ MORE


Crusaders resting easy as ‘the rest’ tussle in Local Derby matches

By: Scott Hornell, Managing Editor | March 28, 2021March 29, 2021
Crusaders resting easy as 'the rest' tussle in Local Derby matches

As a couple of local derby matches took the center of attention over the weekend, the table-topping Crusaders’ side rested easy. More than easy, they have yet to ease out of summer mode actually; the early stages of Super Rugby Aotearoa have seen them feel relaxed and immediately in the zone. What zone that is, […] READ MORE


Could fans be singing ‘Blues beat Crusaders’ this Sunday…. (maybe)

By: Scott Hornell, Managing Editor | March 19, 2021
Could fans be singing 'Blues beat Crusaders' this Sunday.... (maybe)

It is not often that Auckland fans read the statement ‘Blues beat Crusaders’ yet by Sunday evening, that might be headlining the 6pm news (maybe it could be, if the hosts defeat the visitors on March 21). While Sunday’s game is not yet a title-deciding fixture, it is the game that every fan wished they […] READ MORE


Covid-19 recurrence spoils Blues v Crusaders finale

By: Scott Hornell, Managing Editor | August 14, 2020
Covid-19 recurrence spoils Blues v Crusaders finale

Even as the New Zealand Government was making the official announcement, NZ Rugby was poised to react. News that a Covid-19 recurrence in the Queen City is now set to spoil an enthralling Blues v Crusaders finale. The last game of the scheduled Super Rugby Aotearoa season; more often a grand final in other regular […] READ MORE


Delighted Blues Super Rugby fans back in winning mood

By: Scott Hornell, Managing Editor | July 27, 2020
Delighted Blues Super Rugby fans back in winning mood

Nearly 35,000 turned out on Sunday afternoon, as delighted Blues Super Rugby fans were back in the winning mood they have grown [a little] used to. The 21-17 victory was tough on the field; the Chiefs may have suffered a series of losses but, they pushed the home side right to the final whistle. And […] READ MORE


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Scott Hornell, Managing Editor

Scott is building a strong base in Journalism and Online Sports reporting, and he is our Managing Editor for the LWOS Rugby department.
Scott produces content on both Rugby, League and contributes towards his other passion - Motorsports.
Scott currently reports on Super Rugby/Bunnings NPC, and the Rugby Championship/International rugby, as well as the NRL.

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