Clinical Blues break Hamilton curse
The Blues scored two unanswered tries to beat the Chiefs 24-12 on Saturday to secure their first win in Hamilton since 2011.
Crusaders lose captain for opener
Codie Taylor will lead the Crusaders in their Vodacom Super Rugby Aotearoa opener against the Hurricanes on Sunday in the injury-enforced absence of captain Scott Barrett.
Hurricanes recall Van Wyk
Wing Kobus van Wyk has been named in the Hurricanes’ match-day squad for their Vodacom Super Rugby Aotearoa clash against the Crusaders on Sunday.
Super Rugby Aotearoa teams (Round 2)
Before making your Superbru predictions, check out all the teams for the opening round of Vodacom Super Rugby Aotearoa this weekend.
Blues’ injuries prompt Ioane recall
Akira Ioane has been included in the Blues starting lineup for their Vodacom Super Rugby Aotearoa match against the Chiefs in Hamilton on Saturday.
Watch: Beauden Barrett – Player Cam
Over the weekend, Sky Sport introduced a new innovation with a dedicated camera to keep an eye on playmaker Beauden Barrett during the whole Blues-Hurricanes clash.
Watch: Player, Try of the Week – Super Rugby Aotearoa
Following round one of Vodacom Super Rugby Aotearoa, Blues wing Caleb Clarke was crowned as player of the week after an excellent attacking performance, while Hurricanes captain Dane Coles’ effort from 30 metres out was selected as the try of the week.
Watch: Coles’ late hit on Barrett
Check out Dane Coles’ late charge on former Hurricanes teammate Beauden Barrett in the closing stages of Sunday’s Vodacom Super Rugby Aotearoa match at Eden Park.
Emotional Barrett laughs off Hurricanes’ antics
Beauden Barrett has described his first outing for the Blues against his former team, the Hurricanes, as an emotional hurdle.
Watch: Barrett caught up in Canes celebrations
Check out this hilarious moment when Blues fullback Beauden Barrett got caught up in his former team’s celebrations following Dane Coles’ try for the Hurricanes.
