The sun is out, the evenings are long, the days are getting warmer and by the end of November, the 2016 Blues squad will have arrived for pre-season training. To celebrate, we thought we’d share the team’s 7 favourite* training sites around the region – each making the most of our unique, mountainous terrain or […]

A few weeks ago, our Principal Partner nib invited Tana and Blues to a special luncheon at SKYCITY. It was an opportunity for local media, sponsors and invited guests to meet the new Head Coach of the Blues and hear of his plans for the 2016 season. For those who’ve tracked Tana’s post-playing career, he’s […]

“Give me hope Joeli!” The crowds at Eden Park would chant the song, waiting for the magic moment when the Fijian winger would snatch the ball and sprint down the side of the field to touch down in the corner. Joeli Vidiri was an undisputed crowd favourite, known for his stunning tries and ability to […]

Hear direct from Tana as he prepares to tackle his most important coaching role to date.

Joeli was back in the news earlier this year when he received a long-awaited kidney transplant. We talk to the former Blues winger about his new lease on life.

The wet, cold and long winter is coming to a close. So get outside, enjoy the sun and make the most of our region’s best training grounds

Blues man Jerome Kaino will start, while Charlie Faumuina and Keven Mealamu will support from the bench in the All Blacks’ much anticipated quarterfinal against France at Millenium Stadium, Cardiff at 8am Sunday morning (NZT). The team is (with Test caps in brackets): 1. Wyatt Crockett (44) 2. Dane Coles (33) 3. Owen Franks (75) […]

Jerome Kaino will be starting, supported by fellow Blues men Charlie Faumuina and Keven Mealamu from the bench

Blues Assistant Coach Glenn Moore has been appointed Black Ferns Head Coach and will lead the team into the Women’s Rugby World Cup in 2017.

Jerome Kaino, Tony Woodcock and Keven Mealamu will play in the All Blacks’ final Pool match of the Rugby World Cup 2015.