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Blues show defensive power for win

by rr_admin - June 27, 2020June 27, 2020

Blues 27 Highlanders 24 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3B5pRjZRE8o by Lynn McConnell Under pressure from a determined Highlanders second-half effort, the Blues produced defensive class to match their attacking strengths to claim a 27-24 win in their Super Rugby Aotearoa game at Eden Park in Auckland on Saturday. It made it three out of three for the Blues who

SR Preview: Blues v Highlanders

by rr_admin - June 26, 2020

Eden Park, Saturday, June 27, 7.05pm by Lynn McConnell Riding a rare high at the head of the Super Rugby Aotearoa leader board, the Blues are looking to make the most of Saturday's game with the Highlanders to consolidate their position before their first bye. Coach Leon MacDonald has been reluctant to change

Rejuvenated Blues claim historic win

by rr_admin - June 20, 2020

by Lynn McConnell It's been a long time coming but the Blues announced their return to the realms of competitiveness with a first win in 10 years in Hamilton to beat the Chiefs 24-12 in Super Rugby Aotearoa. Scoring two tries to none, the Blues also managed a fifth consecutive win on

2020 Super Rugby – Rd 7 Full Preview

by rr_admin - March 13, 2020March 13, 2020

Chiefs v Hurricanes Super Rugby Preview The Chiefs have played the Hurricanes 35 times in Super rugby since 1996 and the Chiefs have won 15 matches, lost 18 times and drawn twice. The Chiefs 15 wins out of 35 matches gives them a record of winning 43% of their matches against the

Hurricanes team named for Blues clash at Sky Stadium

by rr_admin - March 5, 2020March 5, 2020

Vince Aso will play his 50th game of Super Rugby as the Hurricanes get ready to face the Blues at Sky Stadium on Saturday. The Wellington-based Super Rugby team has made just two changes to its starting line-up, following a massive 62 – 15 win against the Sunwolves in Napier. Jordie Barrett

Super Rugby 2020: Preview – Stormers v Blues {29/2/20}

by rr_admin - February 29, 2020February 29, 2020

Stormers Super rugby head coach John Dobson has made two changes to his forward pack for this Saturday’s match against the Blues at Newlands. The two changes are in the tight five as tighthead prop Wilco Louw and lock Chris van Zyl both come into the starting line-up, with Frans Malherbe

Super Rugby 2020: Preview – Bulls v Blues {22/2/20}

by rr_admin - February 21, 2020February 21, 2020

Looking to play a mobile game, the Blues have made key changes in their loose forwards and backline ahead of their Investec Super Rugby game with the Bulls in Pretoria on Sunday (NZT). Livewire blindside flanker Tom Robinson will be back in the loose after filling locking roles in earlier games

Super Rugby 2020: Result – Blues 08 v 25 Crusaders {14/2/20}

by rr_admin - February 14, 2020February 15, 2020

THE CRUSADERS CRUISED TO A COMFORTABLE 8-25 VICTORY OVER THE BLUES AT EDEN PARK, AUCKLAND. JACK GOODHUE AND RICHIE MO’UNGA STARRED, BOTH SCORING A TRY AND HAVING A HAND IN EACH OTHER’S FIVE-POINTERS. Goodhue also set-up George Bridge’s try with some magic in the first half to cap off a scintillating performance

Super Rugby 2020: Preview – Blues v Crusaders {14/2/20}

by rr_admin - February 14, 2020February 14, 2020

Blues v Crusaders Friday 14 February, 7.05pm at Eden Park, Auckland Referee: Paul Williams Played: 34 Won: Blues 11, Crusaders 23 Last match: Blues 11, Crusaders 19 (25 May 2019) Although the Blues have lost their last 10 matches to the Crusaders, this could be their best shot at a win for a long time. The

Super Rugby 2020: Result – Waratahs 12 v 32 Blues {8/2/20}

by rr_admin - February 8, 2020February 9, 2020

It was a night of firsts in Newcastle on Saturday night – but for all the wrong reasons. Rob Penney’s men travelled up the Pacific Highway looking to avoid consecutive defeats for the first time in their 25-year history, instead their horrid run against the Blues continued as they went down