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Crusaders outclass Blues to clinch inaugural Super Rugby Pacific title

by rr_admin - June 18, 2022June 18, 2022

The Crusaders have done it again. For the sixth time in as many seasons, Scott Robertson’s side have won silverware, this time claiming the inaugural Super Rugby Pacific title after beating the Blues 21-7 in front of a sold-out Eden Park in Auckland. As formidable an outfit the Crusaders are, this went

GAMEDAY – SUPER RUGBY PACIFIC GRAND FINAL PROGRAMME

by rr_admin - June 18, 2022

After 15 weeks of regular season and two rounds of playoffs, a packed Eden Park awaits the Blues and Crusaders in the inaugural Super Rugby Pacific final this Saturday night. There is no argument that the two best teams are left standing in the competition. The Blues are on a 15-match

BLUES CRUISE PAST HIGHLANDERS AND INTO SEMIFINALS

by rr_admin - June 4, 2022June 6, 2022

Former NRL superstar Roger Tuivasa-Sheck scored his first Super Rugby Pacific try as the Blues cruised through to the semifinals with a 35-6 win against the Highlanders at Eden Park. The 2018 Dally M medallist was in sparkling touch and continued to push his case for All Blacks selection, creating a

BLUES TOPPLE CRUSADERS IN CHRISTCHURCH THRILLER

by rr_admin - April 15, 2022April 16, 2022

The Blues have overcome the Crusaders 27-23 in a match between the top-ranked New Zealand teams in Super Rugby Pacific on Friday, claiming their first win in Christchurch in 18 years. The Crusaders lost lock and captain Scott Barrett to a red card in the 46th minute when they were trailing

TEAM PREVIEW: THE BLUES

by rr_admin - January 31, 2022February 3, 2022

Expectations are always high around the Blues but, after their success in Super Rugby Trans-Tasman last year, they are well placed to advance on that. However, a higher level of consistency across the park, applied for much longer, will be the challenge ahead of another combination that has potential, in capital

SUPER RUGBY PACIFIC SQUADS REVEALED

by rr_admin - November 22, 2021November 22, 2021

The 12 teams have revealed their squads for the inaugural season, headlined by new and exciting Fijian Drua and Moana Pasifika squads. The Drua have named a host of International and Sevens superstars, headlined by gold medallist Napolioni Bolaca. Meanwhile, the Pasifika are boosted by the valuable experience of Christian Lealiifano

18 YEAR WAIT OVER FOR THE BLUES

by rr_admin - June 19, 2021June 20, 2021

Take a hard-won turnover, add some Hoskins Sotutu pizzazz and a desperate dive by replacement flanker Blake Gibson, and you have a game securing try for the Blues to secure the Sky Super Rugby Trans-Tasman title beating the Highlanders 23–15 at Eden Park on Saturday. But it was a close-run thing,

Chiefs too good in historic Super women’s clash

by rr_admin - May 1, 2021

Both sides were up for it but the Chiefs were too good for the Blues in the historic women’s Super Rugby clash at Eden Park. The visitors built on an 18-12 halftime lead to run out decisive 39-12 winners in a worthy spectacle. While there was a lack of cohesion at

Women’s Super Rugby Preview: Blues v Chiefs (2021)

by rr_admin - May 1, 2021

History will be made on Saturday afternoon, when the first ever women’s match between Super Rugby clubs will be played in New Zealand. The Blues and Chiefs will be part of the inaugural women’s Super Rugby match, with the hope that a Super Rugby women’s competition will one day soon

Highlanders keep final hopes alive

by rr_admin - April 16, 2021April 16, 2021

Compelling leadership displays by halfback Aaron Smith, and his loose forward combination, helped the Highlanders to a 35–29 Sky Super Rugby Aotearoa win over the Blues in Dunedin on Friday. Smith was everywhere, upsetting the Blues at every chance and leading a strong defensive effort that nullified the attacking sorties mounted