The High Performance department works closely with out provincial union partners and NZ Rugby to develop players from our region to provide them the opportunity and support to transition successfully to Super Rugby. The objectives of the programme are aspiration, retain talent from our region and continue to grow our legacy of success. Tony Hanks […]

Off the back of an impressive ITM Cup campaign with Manawatu, Hamish joined the Blues for his debut in Super Rugby in 2015. The talented second five who was solid on defence had a hard working attitude on and off the field. 

Exciting winger Tumua Manu has more than seized his chance of playing for the Blues. He’s played four Super Rugby games and has scored a try in three of those games. Tumua, who stands 1.83m and 97kgs, is a former Samoan age representative who decided to try his chances in New Zealand Rugby in 2015. He […]

With over 50 caps for the All Blacks, Jimmy joined the Blues in 2015 after a two-year contract with English rugby club Gloucester. Jimmy’s competiveness, skill set and great game awareness combined with his experience added a lot to the Blues in 2015. He earned 120 Super Rugby caps, 106 of which came from playing […]

All Blacks and Blues midfielder Sonny Bill Williams has been ruled out of rugby for several weeks with a knee injury. Williams aggravated an old knee injury this week and Blues medical staff said an x-ray on Thursday showed a loose piece of bone in his knee joint. He will undergo keyhole surgery today in […]

Enjoy the rugby from the comfort of the Blues Premier Lounge or other unique corporate spaces at Eden Park in 2020. Entertain clients, family and friends within these exclusive private spaces, or network with like-minded businesses within the Blues Premier Lounge. Our hospitality manager Sam is on hand to create a bespoke premium experience that […]

A hard working player who was a key lineout contributor for the Blues, Triggs moved back to New Zealand after playing in Japan from 2011 to 2014. He is a former army mechanic whose athleticism and work ethic served any team well. He received 65 Super Rugby caps, a number of which he earned while […]

The Blues welcome back prop Alex Hodgman to the starting line-up for Saturday’s Investec Super Rugby clash against the Rebels at Eden Park at the earlier time of 5.15pm. Hodgman is back after a wrist injury which has sidelined him for nine games. The other change in the pack sees Northland captain Matt Moulds make […]

Debuting in 2013 with the Blues, Pita showed impressive footwork and ball skills, making
him a dangerous attacking threat. A member
of the New Zealand Sevens team at the 2014 Commonwealth Games, Pita’s speed and one-on- one defence are hallmarks on his game. At the end of 2015, Pita announced that he would be signing with the […]