As you know, New Zealanders are big on ingenuity. Chuck us some number 8 wire, a tin of reduced cream and some onion soup mix, a few Kiwi anthems and we’ll be off singing our nation’s praises from top to bottom of the world. Of course, our Argentinian visitors the Jaguares might not be as […]

English-born back Piers Francis will make his first Super Rugby appearance when the Blues host the Jaguares at North Harbour on Saturday. The 25 year old, sidelined with a foot injury since pre-season, will play in the midfield alongside Rene Ranger who makes his return. Francis played for Saracens for four years before moving to […]

True Blues Members App update: Congratulations to True Blues member, Thomas Evans, who has won a PS4 and a copy of the Rugby Challenge 3: All Blacks Edition, by downloading the True Blue membership app. Enjoy Thomas! Members, make sure you sign up for the app using the code sent out via email.   The Blues have launched […]

True Blues member Joel Stockley and his wife Suzanne were the winners of this year’s member’s prize draw, rewarded with a trip to Brisbane to see the Blues play the Reds at Suncorp Stadium. We caught up with Joel to hear his perspective on the trip and what insights he learned from the team. “We […]

Blues captain Jerome Kaino will be out of competition for the next three to four games due an AC joint injury from Saturday’s Reds v Blues game.  The number six received a direct blow over the joint while tackling Reds player Karmichael Hunt in the 59th minute.  Kaino was escorted off the field and team […]

The Blues salvaged a draw after scoring 10 points in the final 10 minutes with only 14 players against the Reds in Brisbane. After an enterprising start, the Blues succumbed to a high number of handling mistakes at key moments and were on the wrong side of a 14-7 penalty count, mostly as a the […]

Blues lock Josh Bekhuis joins illustrious company when he celebrates his 100th appearance in Super Rugby against the Reds in Brisbane. It is his 18th game for the Blues after playing 82 times for the Highlanders. The only change in the forward pack from the team named against the Hurricanes is the return of Patrick […]