The Blues have accepted an invitation to attend the inaugural World Club 10s in Singapore this June.

Tevita Li has been one of many young sensations to impress in a Blues jersey this season, but he lays claim to being the youngest.

The Blues Development team has been named for tomorrow’s match against the New Zealand Under 20 team, their first of two games over the next four days.

Luke Braid returns from injury to captain the Blues against the Sharks at QBE Stadium on Friday night (kick-off 7.35pm).

When the Blues run on to the field on Friday night for their round fifteen Investec Super Rugby match against the Sharks it will feature an entire squad of ënew names’ ñ complete unknowns.

Seven Blues players have been selected to attend the All Blacks training camps ahead of the three Steinlager Series Tests against England.

The Blues’ poor away record continued as they slumped to a 32-20 defeat to defending champions the Chiefs at Yarrow Stadium in New Plymouth on Friday night.

Blues doctor Stephen Kara has confirmed fullback Charles Piutau suffered a grade two medial ligament strain to his left knee in last night’s match against the Chiefs.

In an exciting backline brimming with x-factor and talent, the Blues will be relying on Ma’a Nonu’s steadying influence to get them over the line against reigning champions the Chiefs in New Plymouth tonight.

Five Blues players are taking a leading role in this years’ 40 Hour Famine as they front ëTeam Blue’ in the annual World Vision fundraiser.

Blues head coach Sir John Kirwan has made just one injury-enforced change to the starting XV for Friday’s match against reigning champions the Chiefs at Yarrow Stadium in New Plymouth (kick-off 7.35pm).

The Blues’ midfield stocks have taken a hit with both Francis Saili and Jackson Willison sidelined for extended periods of time.