We received plenty of amazing submissions for the Jerome Kaino birthday poetry competition, but there could be only one winner. After much deliberation, Jerome has selected his winning poem from the competition. Congratulations to Gillian Johnson, who submitted the poem below. She was inspired by Jerome’s book writing efforts and channelled Will Smith in Men In Black for her […]

A 24-all draw against Chiefs A on Friday before Round 7’s Blues v Chiefs game marked the conclusion of the Blues A programme for 2016.  Blues players have had significant representation on the Blues A team, alongside 17 leading provincial players from Northland (5), North Harbour (5) and Auckland (7). The A team won games […]

Blues HQ was opened up to 44 North Harbour and Northland rugby players over the weekend for the 2016 Blues Under-18 Combine. Following the successful launch of the Combine concept with Auckland 1B schools in 2015, the programme was extended to Northland and North Harbour schools. The Under-18 players spent the day learning Blues values, […]

All Blacks Sevens playmaker and leading halfback, Augustine Pulu will play for the Blues next season. The 26 year old from Auckland is currently recovering from a broken arm as he pushes for a place in the New Zealand sevens side for the Rio Olympics. Pulu, who has played two Tests for the All Blacks […]

A gallant Blues side came close to stopping the Chiefs’ winning run, going down 23-29 at Hamilton Stadium. The Blues led 20-10 early in the second half and 20-15 with 30 minutes remaining. But the Chiefs fought their way back into the game with two tries to regain the ascendancy. All Black Brodie Retallick charged […]

The Blues head south today to Waikato for Round 7 of the 2016 Super Rugby season. Take a look at some of each team’s stats from the previous 6 rounds, plus some head-to-head stats between the two. The Blues are undefeated in their last two matches (W1, D1), they’ve not gone three matches without loss […]

The squad for Friday’s Blues A v Chiefs A development game down at Waikato Stadium has been announced. The team is made up of Blues squad members and regional development players who have impressed in recent A games and provincial union programmes. The team will be coached by North Harbour Head Coach Steve Jackson and […]

It’s Jerome Kaino’s birthday today and we’re celebrating with a special Blues News competition. To write his book My Story, Jerome needed to get his creative juices flowing, and we want you to do the same. To be in to win a signed copy of Jerome’s autobiography and a special Blues prize pack, we’re inviting you to write a birthday poem for […]

Lock Hoani Matenga will make his first Super Rugby start for the Blues when they take on neighbours the Chiefs in Hamilton on Friday. Matenga, who has played for Otago and Wellington, has been a real asset to the Blues this year, earning his start after strong performances off the bench. He will start as […]