Team nutritionist, Dave Shaw, is now in his third season helping get the team on track with their diet. He’s on hand at training sessions to assist with the gruelling preseason, as well as improving body composition, which often includes packing on the muscle and dropping skinfolds To help maintain performance on the field, Dave […]

We’re all about community here at the Blues and the start of a new year is always a great opportunity to connect with our fans. Last year we released a  video that was shown at each of our home games and captured our players out and about in the community. This year we want you […]

After a two-week break from team training, the squad is back together at Blues HQ to continue the pre-season grind together. The morning started off with a 1200-metre Bronco running test, followed by fitness and skills training. First five speedster Piers Francis took out the post-Christmas fitness title, finishing his bronco in 4 min 29. Head […]

The Unión Argentina de Rugby (UAR) held a press conference today in which the Jaguares were presented as the official Argentine franchise that will compete in Super Rugby from 2016. Along with the club’s name, the UAR also unveiled the logo, jersey, team management, captain and complete squad. The team will commence training from January […]

It was an Active Lifestyles week to remember for Onehunga High School student Leilani Andrew. The Year 10 joined her friends and classmates for a hike around Rangitoto Island last Friday, the same day that the Blues squad were finishing off a week’s training by running up the mountain. The students were excited to see […]

While the squad is training full-time to get the most output before Christmas, our High Performance Team is welcoming in the next generation of developing players to the Blues community. 47 young players arrived at Alexandra Park on Saturday for the first of an initial two-day Under-17 Blues camp to introduce the talented youngsters and […]

Japan’s World Cup star Male Sa’u will join the Blues in Super Rugby this season. The Auckland-born utility back, has signed a one-year contract to play for the Blues. The 28-year-old former Counties Manukau player is a replacement for Dan Bowden, who has been granted an early release by mutual consent to pursue rugby opportunities […]