Blues support SBW's Christchurch hiatus
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Blues will look to claim their first win over fellow New Zealand opposition since round one in 2016 without centre Sonny Bill Williams this weekend as he has travelled to Christchurch to represent...
Key players return from injury for the Blues
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Blues welcome two long term injured players to add spark to the team to take on the Sunwolves at QBE Stadium in North Harbour on Saturday. Loose forward Blake Gibson will make his...
Nanai Hits 50 As The Blues Welcome All Blacks
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter coming off the bench in the season opener, the Blues welcome three All Blacks into its starting line-up to take on the Sharks in Durban on Sunday (NZ time). Props Ofa Tuungafasi and Karl...
Crusaders begin with a win, Hurricanes leave it late
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand Conference giants the Crusaders and the Hurricanes each came through testing openers in Super Rugby on Saturday. Super Rugby champions the Crusaders kicked off their 2019...
Nonu headlines strengthened Blues squad
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWith three exceptions, the Blues has looked to its own provincial unions and development programme to complete the line-up for the 2019 Super Rugby Championship. Veteran All Black Centurion,...
The Formidable World XV that could face Japan
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJamie Joseph's Japan will be up against it this weekend when they face off in an exhibition match against the World XV. Robbie Deans and Scott Robertson will take charge of the World XV and...
Blues Make One Change For Final Super Rugby Clash
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Blues will aim to give long-serving star Jerome Kaino a fitting send-off in his final game for the club when they take on the champion Crusaders in his last Super Rugby clash in Christchurch on...
Pulu Returns to Lead The Blues
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJerome Kaino will become the second most capped Blues player when he starts in Saturday’s Super Rugby clash against the Hurricanes in Wellington. Kaino, who heads to France after...
Cam Clark shows up speedster Rieko Ioane with unbelievable chase
6 years ago by Rugby DumpThe Blues held on for their third win of the season as they edged the Waratahs 24-21 in Sydney on Saturday, with Rieko Ioane getting on the board just six minutes in. The speedster looked set for a second...
All Blacks recognition for 'Triple T'
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyChiefs scrum-half Te Toiroa Tahuriorangi has emerged as the front-runner for the third All Blacks half-back spot after attending the "foundation" day in Wellington on Monday. Players based in...
