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23 Sep 2015
Now and then: Sam Tuitupou
It’s been eight years since Sam Tuitupou pulled on the Blues jersey. Almost nine since he played for the All Blacks. And yet his teammates and former coaches have not forgotten the impact this small and powerful number 12 had on the field. Former Blues and All Blacks coach Graham Henry said that Sam’s game […]
23 Sep 2015
Off the field, into the classroom
Injured Blues back rower Steven Luatua is entering stage two of his rehabilitation programme with Blues’ medical and strength and conditioning staff. The team’s vice-captain dislocated his shoulder in round 14 of the 2015 Super Rugby season. Steven opted for shoulder reconstruction surgery in June, pulling himself out of a bid for the All Blacks’ […]
23 Sep 2015
10 for 10 with Jason Price
Jason Price brings precision and intensity to the Blues’ gym training – he spent more than a decade in the military as a physical training instructor before transferring to civilian life at Ludus Magnus. For the past three years he’s been with the Blues, helping the team increase strength out on the paddock. Let’s start […]
23 Sep 2015
Faumuina to start in round two of RWC
Charlie Faumuina will make his first RWC start, while Keven Mealamu and Tony Woodcock will support from the bench in the All Blacks’ second pool match on Thursday.
19 Sep 2015
Kaino, Woodcock to start in RWC
Tony Woodcock and Jerome Kaino will be starting another Rugby World Cup campaign this weekend, while Charlie Faumuina and Keven Mealamu will support from the bench. The All Blacks opening match of the 2015 Rugby World Cup will take place at Wembley Stadium, London, on Sunday 20 September. Kick-off is at 4.45PM (UKT), 3.45AM (NZT) […]
14 Sep 2015
17 players from Blues U18 in NZ squads
The 2015 New Zealand Schools and Barbarians Schools squads have been announced by New Zealand Rugby. Included in the 52-player roster are 17 Blues Under-18 players from Auckland and North Harbour. The two teams will face one another in Palmerston North on Saturday before New Zealand Schools departs for a three match international series in […]
12 Sep 2015
Storm star returns to rugby with the Blues
Former Auckland schools rugby star, Matt Duffie, an NRL player with the Melbourne Storm for seven years, will return to rugby after signing with the Blues for the 2016 Super Rugby competition. Auckland-born Duffie, who played college rugby at St Kentigern College and Auckland Schools, was picked up by the Melbourne Storm as an 18-year-old […]
09 Sep 2015
Now and then: Eroni Clarke
When seven-year-old Eroni Clarke sat with his father watching All Blacks winger Bryan Williams dart across the try line, he was captivated by the game. The sodden rugby field, the giant players, the distinctive black jersey – all marked the beginning of a dream that would span this young boy’s life. Ask anyone and you’ll […]
09 Sep 2015
Training tips: team nutrition
With all the commentary out there about healthy eating and diet advice, it can be hard to know what to follow. So we thought we’d chat to Blues dietitian Dave Shaw to see what advice he gives to players. What are nutrition experts around the world endorsing right now? It’s all about eating real food […]
09 Sep 2015
Ranger Danger
Back in March, we announced that Ranger Danger (aka Rene Ranger) would be returning to Auckland in 2016 after a two-year stint at French club Montpellier. It’s an understatement to say our Blues fans were delighted, not to mention North Harbour who gained the explosive back for this year’s ITM Cup season. Rene has described […]
31 Aug 2015
Auckland coach appointed to Blues
Auckland ITM Cup head coach Paul Feeney was today named as the Assistant Coach for the Blues, starting at the conclusion of the ITM Cup competition. Feeney completes the new coaching group for the Blues under head coach Tana Umaga, taking specific responsibility for the backs attack and skills. He joins new defence coach Alastair […]
30 Aug 2015
Four Blues in black for RWC
Four Blues men have been selected in the All Blacks squad for the Rugby World Cup 2015. Charlie Faumuina, Jerome Kaino, Keven Mealamu and Tony Woodcock will travel over to England to help the All Blacks defend the Web Ellis Cup. The squad was unveiled by New Zealand Rugby Chairman Brent Impey in front of […]