Blues

Blues Seal Third Straight Aupiki Title With 80th-Minute Try

The Blues held off Matatū 28-21 in Christchurch, a late Katelynn Vahaakolo try sealing an unprecedented third consecutive Super Rugby Aupiki crown in front of more than 10,000 fans.

Rugby Union · 7/25/2026

Hurricanes Rout Blues 57-21 to Set Up Chiefs Grand Final

The Hurricanes thrashed the Blues 57-21 in Wellington to reach the Super Rugby Pacific final, where they will host the Chiefs on June 20 in an all-New-Zealand decider.

Rugby Union · 6/13/2026

Barrett at Fullback, McKenzie's 150th: Super Rugby Semis Loom

The Hurricanes host the Blues and the Chiefs face the Crusaders in this weekend's Super Rugby Pacific semi-finals, with Beauden Barrett named at fullback and Damian McKenzie set for his 150th cap.

Rugby Union · 6/10/2026

All-Kiwi Super Rugby Semis Set as Blues' Wildcard Draws Fire

The Chiefs beat the Reds 46-24 and the Crusaders downed the Blues 52-31 to set up an all-New Zealand Super Rugby Pacific semi-final line-up, though the Blues' 'lucky loser' reprieve has sparked debate.

Rugby Union · 6/6/2026

Hurricanes Host Brumbies as Super Rugby Pacific Finals Begin

The Hurricanes open the Super Rugby Pacific finals against the Brumbies, with Crusaders v Blues and Chiefs v Reds to follow - and a lucky-loser rule that keeps the lower seeds alive.

Rugby Union · 6/1/2026

Sititi Stars as Chiefs Sign Off With 59-34 Rout of the Blues

Wallace Sititi captained the Chiefs to a 59-34 demolition of the Blues at FMG Stadium Waikato, ending the visitors' hopes of a home Super Rugby qualifying final.

Rugby Union · 5/31/2026

Crusaders Hunt the Blues for a Home Super Rugby Quarter-Final

Super Rugby Pacific's regular season closes with the top six locked but the seedings still live. The prize on the final weekend is a home quarter-final — and the surging Crusaders are squarely in the hunt.

Rugby Union · 5/27/2026

'Chiefs-Hurricanes Final Still Looks Inevitable': Two Cents Rugby's Power Rankings With Two Rounds Left

Two Cents Rugby's post-Round 14 power rankings have the Hurricanes 'a cut above' Super Rugby Pacific and on a collision course with the Chiefs in the final, with the Blues sliding and the Reds rotating with their playoff spot in mind.

Rugby Union · 5/18/2026

'22 Missed Tackles in One Half': Two Cents Rugby Calls Blues' Eden Park Crisis

Two Cents Rugby's Blues-fan reaction to the 47-26 Eden Park hammering zeroes in on a missed-tackle line that 'is more than the Hurricanes missed in the entire game' — plus Vaea Fifita's return and Fineanganofo's record-equalling try.

Rugby Union · 5/17/2026

'We Gave It to Them': Vern Cotter Owns Blues Meltdown as Canes Run Riot at Eden Park

DSPN's Jamie Wall's post-match read on the Hurricanes' 47-26 demolition of the Blues at Eden Park, including Vern Cotter's blunt acknowledgement that his side handed the game over inside the opening hour.

Rugby Union · 5/17/2026