Kurt Eklund handed ban for late-game wrestling flip on Sevu Reece
While there'll be some vindication that Blues replacement hooker Kurt Eklund has been handed a ban for an illegal tackle on Crusad…
Tom Vinicombe
22 Mar, 19:32
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'Na, never. Not even at under 8s': Blues hooker's historic night out
Blues hooker Kurt Eklund was the beneficiary of the firing maul, scoring a hat-trick in the 46-16 win over Moana Pasifika at Eden …
Ben Smith
02 Apr, 16:48
The fall and rise of the Blues' All Blacks replacement
By all accounts, Kurt Eklund was somewhat of a revelation for the Blues in 2020. In a cruel twist of fate, the hooker missed out o…
Sam Smith
04 Feb, 17:04
Breakout Blues star preparing for rare opportunity
Auckland Blues hooker Kurt Eklund says being locked down over the past two weeks had made for some "interesting times" but he was …
AAP
31 Aug, 21:50
How Super Rugby rookie George Bell became next man up for the All Blacks
Bell has played 36 minutes of Super Rugby in one match for the Crusaders against the Force in Perth in 2022.
Adam Julian
17 Aug, 19:25
Caleb Clarke returns as Blues hit 'enemy territory' for Semi Final
Caleb Clarke returns to the left wing in a near full-strength Blues side for the Semi Final, with Head Coach Leon MacDonald showin…
Kim Ekin
13 Jun, 22:35
OPINION
Blues player ratings vs Waratahs | Super Rugby Pacific
The Blues are the first team through to the Super Rugby Pacific semi-finals after beating the NSW Waratahs 41-12 at Eden Park on F…
Finn Morton
09 Jun, 5:49
Mixed news for key All Blacks as Blues name team for ‘knockout footy’
The Blues have been dealt a major blow ahead of their blockbuster quarter-final with the Waratahs at Eden Park on Friday night.
Finn Morton
06 Jun, 23:30
Blues player ratings vs Highlanders | Super Rugby Pacific
The Blues had an opportunity to secure a third-place finish with a win over a desperate Highlanders side in Auckland on Friday nig…
Ned Lester
02 Jun, 5:22
Mark Telea set for milestone, Blues skipper returns for Highlanders blockbuster
In-form winger Mark Telea will play his 50th Super Rugby match on Friday night when the Blues host the Highlanders in a season-def…
Finn Morton
30 May, 22:51
‘Our destiny’s in our hands’: No Beauden Barrett in Blues’ team to play Hurricanes
Playmaker Beauden Barrett will miss the Blues’ crunch clash with the Hurricanes at Eden Park on Saturday due to the All Blacks 
Finn Morton
24 May, 23:19
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Blues player ratings vs Reds | Super Rugby Pacific
The Blues returned to winning ways on Friday night, but it may have come at a cost with star playmaker Beauden Barrett limping off…
Finn Morton
19 May, 7:42
‘Can get the job done: Multiple All Blacks set to miss Blues’ trip to Brisbane
Roger Tuivasa-Sheck is back in the matchday 23 for the Blues as they prepare to take on the Queensland Reds in Brisbane on Friday …
Finn Morton
16 May, 23:00
Blues stars return to starting XV for ‘exciting’ Crusaders clash
The Blues have included several All Blacks in their starting XV for their highly anticipated clash with the champion Crusaders in …
Finn Morton
10 May, 22:48
All Black Roger Tuivasa-Sheck to return for Blues this weekend
All Blacks midfielder Roger Tuivasa-Sheck has been named to return this weekend following a lengthy stint on the sidelines with a …
Finn Morton
03 May, 23:37
Blues player ratings vs Chiefs | Super Rugby Pacific
The Blues faced an almighty challenge in Hamilton for round six of Super Rugby Pacific, squaring off with the unbeaten Chiefs in t…
Ned Lester
01 Apr, 4:39
