Blues re-sign 'well-respected leader' Taufa Funaki
The Blues have locked down halfback Taufa Funaki on a new two-year deal in their latest off-season move.
Ned Lester
23 Jul 2026, 20:36
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Cam Millar finds new Super Rugby Pacific home after Highlanders exit
Millar has emerged as one of New Zealand's most promising playmakers throughout his four seasons with the Highlanders, and his 85 …
Ned Lester
13 Jul 2026, 18:40
Blues extend 'exceptional young talent' Payton Spencer on long-term deal
Newly capped Maori All Black Payton Spencer has committed to the Blues for another three seasons.
Ned Lester
07 Jul 2026, 18:14
Tamati Ellison signing sees former All Blacks coaches reunite at Blues
Maori All Blacks coach Tamati Ellison has joined Jason Holland's coaching group at the Blues for the 2027 season.
Ned Lester
02 Jul 2026, 15:37
Super Rugby Pacific ditches lucky loser in new format with more games
Super Rugby Pacific has announced key changes to the 2027 season and playoff format, adjusting to the absence of Moana Pasifika an…
Ned Lester
30 Jun 2026, 18:50
Seven Wallabies, five All Blacks named in Super Rugby Pacific Team of the Year
Super Rugby Pacific has named its inaugural Team of the Year, headlined by Player of the Year (POTY) Quinn Tupaea and the man who …
Ned Lester
17 Jun 2026, 16:34
Blues confirm signing of one-Test Wallaby winger Darby Lancaster
The Blues have confirmed the signing of one-time Wallaby Darby Lancaster for the 2027 season.
Ned Lester
16 Jun 2026, 21:36
'Clever footballer': The verdict on Cam Roigard's fake injury tactic against the Blues
Hurricanes halfback Cam Roigard has divided opinion after his 'fake injury' tactic against the Blues in the Super Rugby Pacific se…
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'I don’t think I was milking it': Cameron Roigard reacts to quick-tap incident
Speaking to Jason Pine on Weekend Sports on Newstalk ZB, Roigard explained the play from his perspective.
Henry Lee
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The seven best performers from the Super Rugby Pacific semi-finals
The “Fins Up” celebration was a bit of a "prima donna" moment from a kid who’ll get plenty of attention in the next few seas…
Adam Julian
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Vern Cotter opens up on the legacy of his Blues tenure
Loose-forward duo Dalton Papali'i and Hoskins Sotutu will both depart, while AJ Lam will join Harry Plummer at Clermont in the Fre…
Henry Lee
13 Jun 2026, 16:33
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Hurricanes player ratings vs Blues | 2026 Super Rugby Pacific semi-finals
Hnry Stadium in Wellington will play host to next weekend's final, at 7:05pm NZT between the Hurricanes and the Chiefs.
Henry Lee
13 Jun 2026, 2:18
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Blues player ratings vs Hurricanes | 2026 Super Rugby Pacific semi-finals
The 2026 'lucky losers' were, rather predictably, put to the sword by the Hurricanes at a humming Cake Tin in the second semi-fina…
Ned Lester
13 Jun 2026, 1:53
Beauden Barrett returns but not at 10 for Blues' semi-final
The Blues may enter their semi-final clash against the Hurricanes as heavy underdogs, but they will have the services of 144-Test …
Ned Lester
09 Jun 2026, 21:00
Super Round impact report finds event doubled expected visitor spend
Christchurch reaped the rewards of bringing Super Round to New Zealand for the first time, with an economic impact report finding …
Ned Lester
09 Jun 2026, 19:30
Malachi Wrampling's debut Blues season ends in suspension
Malachi Wrampling's debut season in Super Rugby Pacific has ended with a suspension, and that's not the end of the bad news for th…
Ned Lester
08 Jun 2026, 16:36
