All Blacks prop shifted to bench for Blues’ clash with Western Force
The backline remains unchanged for the round two fixture, as Stephen Perofeta gets another chance in the No.10 jersey with Beauden…
Henry Lee
17 Feb 2026, 21:00
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Ofa Tu’ungafasi and Stephen Perofeta return for Blues' season-opener
Nearly 10 months after suffering a serious neck injury, All Black Ofa Tu'ungafasi has been named for a return to the rugby field i…
Ned Lester
10 Feb 2026, 21:01
Blues outclass Crusaders in high-scoring Onewa Domain pre-season clash
The rugby ground on the North Shore was packed with fans supporting both sides, on the Waitangi Day public holiday.
Henry Lee
05 Feb 2026, 22:10
Blues inject youth into Ioane-less 2026 squad
For the first time in a decade, no member of the Ioane family features in the Blues squad announced for the 2026 Super Rugby Pacif…
Ned Lester
05 Nov 2025, 16:00
Opinion
The top performers from the NPC semi-finals as South Island dominates
Canterbury will host Otago in Saturday’s NPC final after both South Island outfits achieved resounding semi-final victories.
Adam Julian
18 Oct 2025, 19:40
Otago outclass Bay of Plenty to advance to 2025 NPC final
Otago have claimed an NPC final berth for the first time in 20 years, roaring home to a 41-17 win over Bay of Plenty in front of m…
Ned Lester
17 Oct 2025, 3:31
NPC team lists: Finn Hurley returns as Otago name side for semi-final
Naitoa Ah Kuoi will captain Bay of Plenty in the absence of injured Kurt Eklund, as the Steamers look to continue their quest for …
Finn Morton
14 Oct 2025, 20:38
Ex-SVNS flyer finishes stunning Bay of Plenty try in quarter-final win
Former All Blacks Sevens flyer Fehi Fineanganofo scored a try of the season contender when the Bay of Plenty needed it in a win ov…
Finn Morton
11 Oct 2025, 0:01
Seven All Blacks released: Team lists for NPC quarter-finals
All Blacks Samipeni Finau, Luke Jacobson and Anton Lienert-Brown headline Waikato’s team for their NPC quarter-final away to Ota…
Finn Morton
08 Oct 2025, 18:50
Crusaders lock set to debut for Maori All Blacks against Scotland
Blues back Corey Evans comes into the 23-man squad, while impressive Crusaders lock Antonio Shalfoon will make his Maori All Black…
Henry Lee
02 Jul 2025, 21:40
Opinion
Five players who stood out in the Maori All Blacks win over Japan XV
The Maori All Blacks opened their short international season with a 53-20 hiding of a Japan XV at Prince Chichibu Stadium in Tokyo…
Adam Julian
29 Jun 2025, 23:04
Eight debutants named for Maori All Blacks' Tokyo showdown
A Maori All Blacks team laden with talent has been named to face Japan XV in Tokyo this weekend, with more than a handful of playe…
Ned Lester
26 Jun 2025, 1:11
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Andy Onyeama-Christie: ‘There was a lot of ‘why me?'. I've accepted it now'
The Saracens flanker has endured horrendous luck with injury but is ready to resume his Scotland career.
Bryn Palmer
25 Jun 2025, 5:00
11 new faces to be led by new captain in 2025 Maori All Blacks
The Maori All Blacks have named a 29-strong squad to take on Japan XV and Scotland over the next two weeks.
Ned Lester
23 Jun 2025, 22:39
Opinion
Blues player ratings vs Crusaders | 2025 Super Rugby Pacific semi-finals
The Blues are out of the Super Rugby Pacific playoff race, with their title defence coming to an end on Friday night in Christchur…
Finn Morton
13 Jun 2025, 4:11
Blues make a tactical change at fullback for Crusaders showdown
Zarn Sullivan will bring his monster boot to the Blues' backfield in his side's semi-final against the Crusaders this weekend.
Ned Lester
10 Jun 2025, 23:06
