Several newly named Blues players are in international action around the globe this weekend.

The Blues today named a 38-strong team largely based on players from within the region of Northland, North Harbour and Auckland with a balance of proven performers and future potential.

Two Blues players have been selected as part of the 2014 Maori All Blacks squad to compete in Japan early next month.

Blues coach Sir John Kirwan has called up five of his 2014 Blues players to play for the Barbarians in the upcoming match against Australia in Twickenham on November 1.

Former All Black David Hill will join the coaching team at the Blues for the forthcoming Investec Super Rugby competition.

Five members of this year’s Blues have been named in the All Blacks squad for the My Republic Northern Tour, announced today by coach Steve Hansen.

The 2015 Investec Super Rugby schedule was unveiled today, with the Blues set to face local rivals the Chiefs in an intriguing opening round clash.

The Blues have received a welcome injection of experience to their halves with former All Black Jimmy Cowan signing for the franchise for the 2015 Investec Super Rugby season.

Blues flanker Steven Luatua has been named to start for the All Blacks against the Springboks in Wellington on Saturday.

Just one Blues player has been named in the All Blacks squad to face Argentina in the Investec Rugby Championship match in Napier on Saturday.

Glenn Moore has been appointed assistant coach of the Blues for the 2015 and 2016 Investec Super Rugby seasons.

Jerome Kaino has been ruled out of the All Blacks’ clash with the Wallabies at Eden Park on Saturday night.