Blues players contributed to two strong but close performances in the Maori All Blacks and the All Blacks

Blues announced in both Maori All Blacks and All Blacks squads for weekend

Blues hooker James Parsons has joined the All Blacks for their northern tour.

This past weekend’s rugby was a relentless display of Blues players and their skill-set on the field and across the world.

Several newly named Blues players are in international action around the globe this weekend.

The Blues today named a 38-strong team largely based on players from within the region of Northland, North Harbour and Auckland with a balance of proven performers and future potential.

Two Blues players have been selected as part of the 2014 Maori All Blacks squad to compete in Japan early next month.

Blues coach Sir John Kirwan has called up five of his 2014 Blues players to play for the Barbarians in the upcoming match against Australia in Twickenham on November 1.

Former All Black David Hill will join the coaching team at the Blues for the forthcoming Investec Super Rugby competition.

Five members of this year’s Blues have been named in the All Blacks squad for the My Republic Northern Tour, announced today by coach Steve Hansen.