The Blues are thrilled to be the first ever New Zealand Super Rugby team to play an international fixture against a touring side.

Around Britomart at lunchtime this Friday? Come downtown outside the mall entrance and see members of the Blues squad who will be hanging out with the Herald team.

Blues head coach Sir John Kirwan has made two changes to the starting XV for Friday night’s clash with the Highlanders at Eden Park (kick-off 7.35pm).

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Blues and All Black lock Anthony Boric has announced today he will head to Japan at the end of the Investec Super Rugby season.

Blues head coach Sir John Kirwan said he was extremely proud of his team despite their 16-23 defeat to the Chiefs in Mount Maunganui on Saturday night.

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The Blues slumped to their third successive defeat as they were overrun by the Chiefs 23-16 in a tense arm wrestle in Mount Maunganui tonight.

The Blues Development team are looking to end their season on a high when they run out against Japan A at Pakuranga this evening.

Blues head coach Sir John Kirwan has made just one injury enforced change to the starting XV for Saturday’s match against the Chiefs in Mount Maunganui.

The Blues Development team have finished their campaign with a comprehensive 43-19 victory over Japan A.

You might think the last thing the Blues would want after consecutive losses is to face defending champions the Chiefs this week, but that’s exactly the sort of challenge head coach Sir John Kirwan hopes will spark his side back into life.