The Blues enjoyed a hard-fought 24-16 win over the Jaguares last Saturday night at QBE Stadium. For Blues Big Shot players around the country, the off-field competition was just as fierce. Punters at QBE, throughout Auckland and across New Zealand were guessing each place kick from the game to see whether the kicker would slot […]

The Blues withstood a forceful Jaguares side from Argentina to come away with a 24-16 victory at North Harbour Stadium. The home side scored two tries to one in a game that became scrappy at times in a very physical game. After taking time to get into the game, the Blues fought back to hold […]

Mt Albert Grammar repeated their victory while Kaipara College won the inaugural female competition at the 2016 Westie Pie Invitation Secondary School 10s Tournament. The competition attracted 27 schools, a significant increase from the inaugural competition last year, hosted by the Blues and North Harbour Rugby at North Harbour Stadium. The boy’s semifinals and final […]

Draw correct at time of publication. BOYS DIVISION TEAMS Pool A: De la Salle, Whangarei, Massey, Alfriston, St Pauls Pool B: Westlake, Manurewa, Tangaroa, Orewa, Mt Roskill Pool C: Mt Albert, Aorere, Rangitoto, Pukekohe, Avondale Pool D: Sacred Heart, Otahuhu, Kerikeri, Pakuranga, Mahurangi GIRLS DIVISION Pool A: Southern Cross, Tangaroa, Manurewa, Harbour Composite Pool B: […]

As you know, New Zealanders are big on ingenuity. Chuck us some number 8 wire, a tin of reduced cream and some onion soup mix, a few Kiwi anthems and we’ll be off singing our nation’s praises from top to bottom of the world. Of course, our Argentinian visitors the Jaguares might not be as […]

English-born back Piers Francis will make his first Super Rugby appearance when the Blues host the Jaguares at North Harbour on Saturday. The 25 year old, sidelined with a foot injury since pre-season, will play in the midfield alongside Rene Ranger who makes his return. Francis played for Saracens for four years before moving to […]