Ben Meyer enjoyed more than a decade of professional rugby in New Zealand, with two of those years playing for the Blues. The halfback played for Leonessa in Italy for two years after his stint with the Blues and spent time at each of the Blues’ union teams, as well as Counties Manukau, while in […]

To’o Vaega is best remembered for his contribution to Samoan rugby, his efforts at the 1991 Rugby World Cup in particular. He scored the game-winning try in an historic win over Wales. Vaega represented Samoan 61 times over his 15-year international career, from 1986 to 2001. He also played for the Highlanders during the first […]

Though you mightn’t know her name, the chances are high that you’ve seen her work on match day, or you’ve entered a competition or attended an event that she had something to do with… Introducing Karen Parlane, who over the last four seasons as Blues Sponsorship Manager has been responsible for working alongside our amazing […]

Blair Urlich began his first-class career in 1998 with North Harbour and came into the Blues side for two years in 2000. He made the New Zealand Maori side and earned a one-year contract with Japanese club Mitsubishi Dynaboars.  

The All Black legend played 50 caps as second five-eighth for the national side between 1990 and 1998, known for his pairing with Frank Bunce. He made 145 appearances for North Harbour and earned most of his Super Rugby caps with the Chiefs, before completing his New Zealand career with the Blues in 2000. 

The Fijian-born utility back came to New Zealand in 1997 to join the Auckland Development XV. He returned to Fiji a year later to play for Nadi in the regional competition, the Farebrother Sullivan Trophy, against Suva. He was then recruited to play for the Brumbies in 1999, followed by the Blues in 2000 and […]