RIP: Former All Black, Fiji star Vidiri dead aged 48
Former All Blacks and Fiji wing Joeli Vidiri has died aged 48, his Super Rugby franchise Auckland Blues announced Friday.
Blues debut NRL star in explosive midfield combo
Former rugby league star Roger Tuivasa-Sheck will make his much-anticipated debut for the Blues in a team featuring eight All Blacks against the Hurricanes in Dunedin on Saturday.
Concussion issues keep Barrett sidelined
Beauden Barrett has been ruled out of the Blues’ opening Super Rugby Pacific match against Moana Pasifika as he continues his return from concussion.
Former Ireland coach joins All Blacks’ ranks
Joe Schmidt has been named as an All Blacks selector, but will not take up the role until after his former team Ireland tour New Zealand next year.
Umaga makes clean break from rugby
All Blacks legend Tana Umaga has stepped down from his role as Blues assistant coach to focus on his new family business.
Blues hold nerve to claim Trans-Tasman title
The Blues scored a late try to seal a win over the Highlanders in the Super Rugby Trans-Tasman final in Auckland on Saturday and break their 18-year title drought.
Blues, Highlanders name lineups for Trans-Tasman final
The Blues have made just one change to their starting XV, while the Highlanders have named an unchanged team for the Trans-Tasman final between the sides at Eden Park in Auckland on Saturday.
Blues down Force to seal home final
No 8 Hoskins Sotutu scored two tries as the Blues beat the Force on Saturday to secure a Trans-Tasman home final against the Highlanders next week.
Blues survive Reds fightback
The Blues faded after a fast start but held on to deny the resurgent Reds for a 31-24 Super Rugby Trans-Tasman win in Brisbane on Friday.
Blues bash bumbling Brumbies
The Blues ran in five tries to record a commanding 38-10 win over the Brumbies at Eden Park in Auckland on Saturday.
