The Blues have selected 54 young rugby players for the 2016 Blues Under 17 Development Squad. The young players from the Blues region have been selected based on their character qualities, rugby specific abilities and physical attributes. They will attend a one-day development camp in December followed up with a second one-day development camp in […]

The Blues have selected 54 local players for the Under-17 squad. Notable Under-17 alumni include 2016 Blues squad members Rieko Ioane and Sam Nock.

We’ve got a new coach, new players and new rewards for our loyal True Blues members.

Speaking to Ben Atiga, it’s easy to see the way he views his rugby career: a privilege. Those two words are repeated often, especially when talking about his developmental years in Auckland. It was a privilege to play for Auckland Grammar’s First XV and attend the same school as his brother – it was here […]

The Blues are saddened by the sudden passing of Jonah Lomu earlier today. Blues Head Coach Tana Umaga, who played alongside Lomu at the All Blacks and the Hurricanes, said the news was a huge blow. “Right now I am deeply upset and saddened by this news,” Umaga said. “My heart-felt thoughts are with his […]

A number of our 2016 Blues squad will be returning from successful off-season campaigns with their respective unions or national teams. Take a look at some of our players’ results from the past few months. Finished 5th in the Championship Gerard Tuioti-Mariner – Players’ Player and Coaches’ Player of the Year Michael Little – Supporters […]

Our 2016 squad has been making waves across the All Blacks, New Zealand U20s and ITM Cup teams in the off-season. We look at the awards and results picked up by some of our players.

Flankers and Number 8: three positions ready to be filled by eight talented Blues. Will the loosies be our deepest group on the paddock next season?

Blues captain and centre, Ben Atiga knows his roots even when he’s settled on the other side of the world. Check out where rugby has taken him.

Blues Head Coach Tana Umaga, who played alongside Lomu at the All Blacks and the Hurricanes, said the news was a huge blow.

The Blues are ready for a stellar Super Rugby season following the confirmation of our 2016 draw, including kick-off times and venues for rounds 7, 10 and 15. The newly renamed FMG Stadium Waikato has been announced to host the Chiefs v Blues game on Friday, April 8 while Westpac Stadium will welcome the Hurricanes […]