09 Sep 2013
Anticipation mounts in Auckland ahead of Test
The scene is set for a pulsating Investec Rugby Championship Test at Eden Park between the All Blacks and South Africa on Saturday with just 4,000 tickets remaining.
05 Sep 2013
Francis Saili to make Test debut
Livewire Blues midfielder Francis Saili will make his Test debut on Saturday night when the All Blacks face Argentina in Hamilton.
29 Aug 2013
Mealamu re-signs with the Blues
All Blacks, Blues and Auckland hooker Keven Mealamu has re-signed with New Zealand Rugby and the Blues.
In the final part of our interview with new recruit Benji Marshall, we look back at his rugby league career and how his switch to rugby union will reinvigorate his passion to play.
12 Aug 2013
Benji Marshall interview 3 of 3
In the final part of our interview with new recruit Benji Marshall, we look back at his rugby league career and how his switch to rugby union will reinvigorate his passion to play.
Do you know many of the guys that you’ll be playing with at the Blues next year?
Have you spoken with any other players that have made the switch from league to union about how they found the transition?
You must be excited about the calibre of coaches you’ll be working with next year?
So what would you say your main aspirations in rugby would be?
When are you looking at heading over to New Zealand?
Before you start with the Blues are you planning on playing any ITM Cup?
There’s been some talk about playing Sevens, is that a genuine interest for you?
You’ve played at Eden Park before with the Kiwis, are you looking forward to making it your home ground in 2014?
So just how excited are you to be returning home to New Zealand?
11 Aug 2013
Benji Marshall interview 2 of 3
In the second installment of our three part interview with Benji Marshall, hear about his thoughts on playing ITM Cup, Sevens, who he’s mates with at the Blues and working with the likes of Sir John Kirwan, Sir Graham Henry and Mick Byrne
10 Aug 2013
Benji Marshall signs with the Blues
Rugby league star Benji Marshall has today announced he will be moving back to New Zealand to play rugby for the Blues.
Welcome to the Blues Benji, you must be really excited about this new opportunity
What made you switch to rugby union?
So it was their professional approach that really attracted you to the Blues?
While you have been playing rugby league, do you still keep an eye on Super Rugby and the All Blacks?
Have you thought about where you might like to feature in the Blues backline?
What do you think will be the most challenging aspects of switching to rugby union?
Tell us a bit about your rugby experience growing up in New Zealand
10 Aug 2013
Benji Marshall interview 1 of 3
In the first of a series of exclusive video interviews with new recruit Benji Marshall, we chat with him about the opportunity of joining the Blues, the reason he moved to rugby union and where he thinks he might fit into the backline.
04 Aug 2013
Four Blues players named in All Blacks squad
Four Blues players have today been named in the All Blacks squad for the 2013 Investec Rugby Championship.
30 Jul 2013
Blues fan drives away with new Hyundai Accent
The 2013 Blues season might not quite have finished as strongly as many fans had hoped, but for one lucky member the final game of the year was certainly one to remember as he drove away with a brand new Hyundai Accent.
29 Jul 2013
7 Blues players named in All Blacks training squad
Seven Blues players will be attending an All Blacks training camp in Auckland this week ahead of the Investec Rugby Championship.