The Blues team was defeated by the Cheetahs in a nail-biting 25-24 finish in Bloemfontein. Read more here.

All Blacks Charlie Faumuina and Patrick Tuipulotu will make their first starts of the season for the Blues against the Cheetahs at Bloemfontein on Saturday morning

New Zealand Rugby has congratulated Blues captain Jerome Kaino who will bring up his century of Super Rugby games against the Cheetahs in South Africa this week.

The Blues U20 side faced a strong Hurricanes side in Taupo earlier this afternoon. The side fell 13-38 to the Hurricanes, but can take plenty of positives according to coaches.

The Blues have named a strong Under 20 team for the fixture against the Hurricanes in Taupo this coming Wednesday.

The team to face the Stormers this weekend in round two of the Super Rugby conference has been announced, read more here.

The Blues faced a fierce but ultimately disappointing loss against the Chiefs in the opening game of the 2015 Super Rugby. Read more about it here.

Starting line-up for Round One

The Blues, who kick off their Investec Super Rugby campaign at home on Saturday, will carry Starship branding on the back of their jerseys this season.

The Blues have named their first Development XV for the 2015 season to play the Chiefs Development at QBE Stadium on Saturday (kick off 5.05pm).

Blues centurion and World Cup hero Tony Woodcock returns to Investec Super Rugby for the first time in eight months for Saturday’s opening round of the 2015 season.

Teenage star Akira Ioane has been confirmed to join the Blues, it was announced today.