Scorching heat was no detriment to the Blues this afternoon who streaked away with six tries to win 40-12 against the Hurricanes in the second of three pre-season matches.  The game, played in Eketahuna, was an even match-up going in to half time, represented by a 7-all scoreline. The Blues once again fielded a mix of […]

This Saturday will be our second of three pre-season matches, this one against 2015 Super Rugby runners-up the Hurricanes in Eketahuna. After a stunning opening 59-7 victory over the Rebels last Thursday, the Blues will be looking to improve their game against the Hurricanes. Coach Tana Umaga said the team as a whole emerged fit […]

The 2016 Blues Open Day, proudly supported by BNZ, is just around the corner on Saturday February 20 and filled to the brim with fun activities for the whole family. There’ll be bouncy castles, the nib vertical bungee, BNZ prize draws, KFC and Placemakers rugby games, Alexandra Park pony rides and bumper ball on offer. […]

Rene Ranger took no time returning to his block-busting best to ignite the Blues nine try romp over the Melbourne Rebels. It marked the opening pre-season match for the Blues in a free community game with thousands packed in to Pakuranga Rugby Club at Bell Park to witness the 59-7 win. Ranger, who only came […]

The Blues will utilise all of the fully fit squad in the opening pre-season match against the Melbourne Rebels on Thursday. The match is a free game for the public, to be held at Bell Park at Pakuranga United with kick-off at 5.30pm. It is the first hit-out of the season for the Blues, and head […]

For True Blues member and avid Blues fan Joel Stockley, rugby is poetry in motion. He describes each position as players on a chess board, each move surprising the crowd and keeping him on the edge of his seat – especially the first five. “My favourite position is always the number 10, just seeing what […]