Rugby News, Analysis, History, Schedule, Rumours
What an honour it was for the Blues Super Rugby team. The very first franchise to face the touring British and Irish Lions, and somehow they managed to create even more history in beating the tourists 22-16. In a massive game, the Blues created a piece of history as Ihaia West ran 30 metres to […] READ MORE
When these two sides clash, the Māori All Blacks v Moana Pasifika fixture on December 5 is going to be both a nod to cultural heritage of indigenous rugby culture in New Zealand, as well as one more reward for rugby fans who have had a ‘less than satisfactory year’ [thanks to Covid]. The colours […] READ MORE
#10: From 2005, the second test of the series on July 2 helped clinch the result for New Zealand. Played out at the Westpac Stadium in Wellington, the clash was one where several key memories were made. The atmosphere was super intense, and key moments would change the matches momentum. READ MORE
On a wet and windy night, there was 'little shelter from the Storm' for the fans or players. This is a Blues Rugby team under pressure. Now with the unenviable record of being the first NZ Super Rugby franchise to lose to both the Sunwolves, and now the Jaguares. Questions, and knives, are at the ready READ MORE
Having only signed a senior contract at the start of the season, a string of exciting performances have earned young Wasps starlet Jacob Umaga a new upgraded contract. The new deal comes after a man of the match performance in last weekends 32-14 Challenge Cup victory over Agen. Umaga scored 12 points and produced a […] READ MORE
Any team that can look into the future, securing the signatures of players long-term, can be satisfied with their recruitment. If two key players re-signed are both International quality; in Rieko Ioane and his brother Akira, then it is an even better outcome. And crucially, if one of those players is an undoubted, a test-quality All […] READ MORE
In news out of the Southern Hemisphere, former All Black Ma’a Nonu is to resume his Super Rugby career with the Blues in 2019. The one time Blues center will sign a one year deal, to again run out onto Eden Park. This time, he will add to his 160 Super Rugby caps, as a more […] READ MORE
Leon MacDonald has been added to the coaching team at the Auckland Blues. In a move that unites former All Blacks team mates, MacDonald will assist Tana Umaga [his former AB captain] who has had a one year extension added to his unsuccessful term READ MORE
In yet another narrow finish, the Chiefs v Blues local derby was an exciting fixture with the two traditional rivals competing in the second of their inter-conference match. The Waikato side got the better of the Auckland team, yet the two coaches reaction shows how closely fought it was on the field READ MORE
Speaking to Scott Scrafton on Friday night, the young Auckland lock is optimistic. While his team had just endured a less than satisfactory game against the Chiefs, the West Aucklander hopes his enthusiasm rubs off on his team mates. At 24, and in his third year of representing the Blues, he has the work rate […] READ MORE
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