15 January 2021
Ganellen confirmed as development team’s naming partner
14 December 2020
Tahs and Force to visit Eden Park
03 December 2020
2021 squad named
30 November 2020
Coaching group extend roles
Sky Super Rugby Aotearoa Returns
News
11 May 2020
June kick off for Super Rugby Aotearoa
Investec Super Rugby Aotearoa ready to kick off in June Start date and schedule for New Zealand competition unveiled Matches to be played at 5.05pm on Saturdays and 3.05pm on Sundays Mitre 10 Cup to now start on 11 September Investec Super Rugby Aotearoa will kick off next month. New Zealand Rugby (NZR) […]
07 May 2020
We are back in level two!
The Blues are excited that Super Rugby will return as the first rugby competition in the world returning to play after this pandemic. It will be great to get back to what we do best – play great rugby for our supporters, commercial partners and fans. We look forward to details of when we […]
07 May 2020
Super Rugby gets the green light
New Zealand Rugby (NZR) has welcomed the Government’s announcement today that professional rugby and netball will resume at COVID-19 alert level two. “For our fans, our players and everyone involved in Investec Super Rugby, we are thrilled that the Sports Minister has given the green light for professional sport to resume at level two,” said […]
28 Apr 2020
Blues Chairman leads review of Super Rugby
New Zealand Rugby (NZR) and the five NZ Super Rugby Clubs are undertaking a review of New Zealand’s Super Rugby model to ensure the future success for the clubs and competition on and off the field. The review, called Aratipu – is about growing, regeneration and invigoration. Blues Chair and Barrister, Don Mackinnon will Chair Aratipu […]
20 Mar 2020
Letter from Andrew Hore
To our Blues fans The players and management of the Blues want to thank you for your understanding and kind messages in these challenging and unprecedented times for us all. Likewise we feel very much for our community and implore you all to focus on your health and wellbeing. The team has had their bye […]
17 Apr 2020
Who are the Best Blues of All-Time?
While life in New Zealand at present exists mainly inside our respective bubbles, it seems such a long time ago that rugby was firmly focussed on the Investec Super Rugby competition. We are celebrating 25 years of Super Rugby. a tournament which has changed the face of the professional game. The Blues have enjoyed a […]
01 Apr 2020
NZRU and Super Clubs working together
New Zealand Rugby (NZR) has announced an emergency grant will be made available to New Zealand’s five Super Rugby clubs to ensure the clubs and competition are in the best position possible for when the Investec Super Rugby competition resumes. NZR Chief Executive Mark Robinson said: “An emergency NZR grant of $250,000 each is to […]
31 Mar 2020
New on SKY Sport
New Zealand’s professional rugby players have combined to create a unique and entertaining new rugby series called Isolation Nation, which will screen twice weekly on Sky Sport. View the teaser video here Sky Sport’s new show has been created in conjunction with New Zealand Rugby (NZR), the New Zealand Rugby Players’ Association (NZRPA) and the […]
16 Mar 2020
Statement from the Blues
The Blues, along with all the New Zealand Super Rugby Clubs, will follow the directive issued by the New Zealand Government regarding travel in and out of New Zealand as a result of COVID-19 and the decision by SANZAAR to suspend the current Investec Super Rugby competition. Our priority is the safety and well being […]
13 Nov 2020
Trans Tasman Super Rugby Returns
The Blues are excited that international rugby is back on the schedule, after today’s announcement of a Trans Tasman competition scheduled after Sky Super Rugby Aotearoa. The Blues will host the NSW Waratahs and the Western Force with away games to play the Melbourne Rebels and Queensland Reds. The organisers are planning a Super Round […]
22 Jan 2021
Blues Footy Fest promises fantastic fanfare
The Blues invite fans and rugby followers of all ages to kick off the 2021 season in real style at the inaugural Blues Footy Fest. The Blues Footy Fest is set for Eden Park on Saturday 20 February, and highlighted by the re-rematch against the Crusaders, after the final game of the Super Rugby Aotearoa […]
15 Mar 2020
EDEN PARK DOUBLE HEADER CANCELLED
The Vodafone Warriors and the Blues have been forced to cancel next Saturday’s ‘Codes of Auckland’ rugby league-rugby union double header at Eden Park due to the introduction of New Zealand’s new travel restrictions in response to the coronavirus pandemic. The decision follows an announcement overnight that the Super Rugby competition has been suspended while […]