This Friday night the Blues rugby team will face-down the Brumbies in another trans-Tasman rugby battle. It is the opening match of Round 16 of the Super Rugby competition. many teams are vying for the title, but unfortunately that does not include the Auckland team. The best they can hope for; as much as pride, […] READ MORE
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Can The Blues Still Make Super Rugby Playoffs?
The Blues’ Super Rugby Season so far has been another of frustration. But somehow someway, the Auckland-based club could still make headlines before all is said and done. Believe it or not, Tana Umaga and his men are still in with a chance of making the playoffs. It is possible, some would say improbable, but […] READ MORE
Sonny Bill Williams' three-year deal with New Zealand Rugby
The following article features exerts taken from an New Zealand Rugby media release. Sonny Bill Williams signs three-year deal with New Zealand Rugby through until 2019 The news just got even better for New Zealand Rugby. With the re-signing of many stars up to 2019, one of the prime names on coach Steve Hansen’s list would have […] READ MORE
Sonny Bill Williams’ three-year deal with New Zealand Rugby
The following article features exerts taken from an New Zealand Rugby media release. Sonny Bill Williams signs three-year deal with New Zealand Rugby through until 2019 The news just got even better for New Zealand Rugby. With the re-signing of many stars up to 2019, one of the prime names on coach Steve Hansen’s list would have […] READ MORE
Guard of Honour Inspire a Blues Victory
On Saturday night in Auckland, two occasions were observed. Fans were out in force to recognize the ‘Auckland Blues’–the side who had fought out the very first Super Rugby final in 1996. Former players from that team formed a Guard of Honour as current players ran onto the ground. That self-reflection was planned to celebrate […] READ MORE
Super Rugby – Fun, Excitement and a Super Result
As the competition begins a new season, it all went off with a Bang! Finally, the protagonists were let loose on the field. No more training runs or pre-season games or trials. It was ‘GAME ON’ and as I sat at Eden Park on a sun-filled evening, it was fun, it had excitement and it […] READ MORE
Will Tana Umaga's Blues Struggle In 2016?
With the legendary Tana Umaga at the helm, there are exciting times ahead at the Blues, but yet, a place in the playoffs may still be out of the question. It is a big assumption to make before the seasons kicks off, but perhaps the loss of Jerome Kaino for round one against the Highlanders […] READ MORE
Blues Squad Ready for Intense Hit-Out
The following is a Media Release from The Blues Rugby franchise. BLUES SQUAD READY FOR INTENSE HIT-OUT The Blues [rugby team] are set to travel south on Friday, to play the Chiefs in the team’s third and final pre-season match of 2016. While no points will be posted on the official Super Rugby table, the […] READ MORE
Jerome Kaino Refreshed And Ready For Super Rugby Title
If the Blues are to have any chance of winning Super Rugby this year, Jerome Kaino will, as ever, have a big role to play. READ MORE
Tana Umaga Named as Head Coach for the Blues
Current Counties Manukau coach and former All Blacks captain Tana Umaga will be the new Head Coach for the Blues. A Press Release by New Zealand Rugby His three year appointment, confirmed jointly by the Blues and New Zealand Rugby, was announced today at the site of what will be the new base for the […] READ MORE
