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Feb 12, 15 •
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Comments Off on Tony Woodcock will earn his 140th cap for the Blues against the Chiefs
Blues centurion and World Cup hero Tony Woodcock returns to Investec Super Rugby for the first time in eight months for Saturday’s opening round of the 2015 season against the Chiefs at North Harbour’s QBE Stadium. Woodcock, who has played 110 times for...
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Feb 11, 15 •
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Comments Off on Kiwi NFL player Rhett Ellison to touch down with the Blues
New Zealand-born Minnesota Vikings and NFL player Rhett Ellison is paying a special visit to a Blues training tomorrow as the team prepares for their opening Investec Super Rugby match. Ellison is just the third New Zealander to play in the NFL following the...
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Jan 22, 15 •
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Comments Off on Charlie Faumuina re-signs for two years
All Blacks prop Charlie Faumuina has re-committed to the Blues and New Zealand Rugby to the end of 2017. One of the most mobile props in the game, 28-year-old Faumuina has established himself as a dominant and versatile tighthead, with the ability to play...
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Jan 9, 15 •
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Comments Off on Blues Rescued
The Blues Rugby squad had to be rescued when their Kayaks capsized during a fitness session. The team had planned to paddle almost 5km from Takapuna Beach to Rangitoto Island. Almost 30 players ended up in the water and were rescued by emergency officials and...
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Oct 29, 14 •
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Comments Off on BLUES NAME STRONG SQUAD FOR 2015 SUPER RUGBY
In their second year as a stand-alone organisation, the Blues believe their 2015 season will provide the platform for sustained success in the Super Rugby competition. The Blues today named a 38-strong team largely based on players from within...
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Aug 14, 14 •
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Comments Off on Josh Bekhuis signs with the Blues
The Blues have added considerable strength to their second row contingent with lock Josh Bekhuis signing with the franchise for the 2015 and 2016 Investec Super Rugby seasons. The 28-year-old has been an integral part of the Highlanders forward pack since...
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Jun 30, 14 •
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Comments Off on Blues Injury update
Angus Ta’avao suffered a laceration to his nose during Saturday night’s victory over the Western Force and had stitches. Ofa Tu’ungafasi also jammed up his neck but it was a minor issue and both players are available this week. Outside back...
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Jun 9, 14 •
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Comments Off on Blues Injury Update
After a week away last week, the Blues (minus their All Blacks and New Zealand Under 20 representatives) are back at training this week to prepare for a match against the Taniwha Northland Barbarians in Whangarei on Friday (kick-off 6.30pm). Injury update...
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May 31, 14 •
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Comments Off on Blues-Hurricanes Clash Leave Blues Still Hopeful for the Play-offs
This evening saw two New Zealand rugby teams go head-to-head in a make-or-break game. Especially for the local Blues team. They simply had to win this game in order to still have a shot at the play-offs. The game seemed to start strong for the visiting...
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May 29, 14 •
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Comments Off on Blues team to face the Hurricanes
Livewire first five-eighths Ihaia West will make his first Super Rugby start when the Blues take on the Hurricanes at Eden Park this Saturday (kick-off 7.35pm). It has been a remarkable rise for the Hawke’s Bay playmaker who was brought into the Blues squad...
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May 26, 14 •
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Comments Off on Dan Bowden returning home to join the Blues
Dan Bowden is coming home after signing with New Zealand Rugby and the Blues for the 2015 and 2016 Investec Super Rugby seasons. 28-year-old Bowden, a former Highlander and Crusader, has been playing rugby in England since 2010 and is relishing the...
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May 26, 14 •
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Comments Off on Blues injury update
Blues first five-eighths Chris Noakes suffered a suspected partial rupture of the distal biceps tendon in his right arm during a match for the Blues development team on Friday. He is having an ultrasound today. North Harbour outside back Marty Swart, brought...
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May 23, 14 •
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Comments Off on Shark Bites In Auckland City
Tonight was certainly a make or break game for the Blues team as they faced the number one ranked team in the SupeRugby tournament. First 3 or so minutes, the Blues put in a good effort, but after a failed attempt at the try line, the Sharks appeared to turn...
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May 23, 14 •
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Comments Off on The Blues to compete at Rugby World Club 10s
The Blues have accepted an invitation to attend the inaugural World Club 10s in Singapore this June. The Blues will join Investec Super Rugby side the Brumbies and other elite professional clubs from around the world including the Cardiff Blues and Biarritz...
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May 21, 14 •
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Comments Off on New Names Set to Take the Field for the Blues
Wednesday, 21 May 2014 When the Blues run on to the field on Friday night for their round fifteen Investec Super Rugby match against the Sharks it will feature an entire squad of ‘new names’ – complete unknowns. The ‘new names’ are...
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May 21, 14 •
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Comments Off on Blues team to tackle the Sharks
Luke Braid returns from injury to captain the Blues against the Sharks at QBE Stadium on Friday night (kick-off 7.35pm). The openside flanker missed the last two games against the Chiefs and Reds with a shoulder injury, but after another week off with the bye...
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May 10, 14 •
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Comments Off on Blues fullback, Charles Piutau, out for six to eight weeks
Blues injury update Blues doctor Stephen Kara has confirmed fullback Charles Piutau has suffered a grade two medial ligament strain to his right knee. He is currently in a brace and on crutches and is expected to be out of action for between six to eight...
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May 9, 14 •
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Comments Off on Late change to Blues team
Blues loose forward Peter Saili is out of tonight’s match against the Chiefs. He has returned home to Auckland today as his partner is expecting a baby. He will be replaced by Steven Luatua at blindside flanker, while local boy and Taranaki captain Kane...
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May 2, 14 •
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Comments Off on Blues vs Reds: Explosive Game of International Colours Leave The Reds Slightly Red In The Face
On a windless evening in Auckland, the first half of the Blues-Reds game initially seemed to get off to a slow start, but in the 7th minute, Simon Hickey slotted one of two penalties for the Blues, bringing the scoreboard to 6-0 for the Blues by the 12th...
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Apr 21, 14 •
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Comments Off on Statement on Benji Marshall
The Blues and New Zealand Rugby can confirm they have received a request from Benji Marshall to be released early from his contract. All parties are currently in discussions regarding this request and need to work through a formal process before making any...
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Apr 16, 14 •
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Comments Off on Blues change seven for Hurricanes
Blues team: 15. Charles Piutau,14. George Moala,13. Francis Saili,12. Ma’a Nonu,11. Lolagi Visinia,10. Chris Noakes,9. Bryn Hall,8. Jerome Kaino,7. Luke Braid (C),6. Steven Luatua,5. Tom Donnelly,4. Patrick Tuipulotu,3. Charlie Faumuina,2. Keven...
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Feb 26, 14 •
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Comments Off on 2014 Blues development squad named
The Blues have named their 30-man training squad for the 2014 development programme. Headed by new High Performance Manager Tony Hanks, the team will be coached by Steve Jackson with assistants Paul Feeney and Bevan Cadwallader. The programme will see the...
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Feb 12, 14 •
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Comments Off on Blues team named to face Chiefs
Charlie Faumuina, Steven Luatua and Piri Weepu have been named in a strong Blues team to face the Chiefs in their final pre-season hit-out in Rotorua on Friday (kick-off 6pm). Faumuina and Luatua will be integrated back into the team and join fellow All Black...
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Feb 5, 14 •
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Comments Off on Blues team to face Waratahs
Pre-season trial 2 Friday February 7 Allianz Stadium Kick-off 7.30pm EST (9.30pm NZT) A trio of All Blacks have been named in the Blues team to take on the Waratahs in a pre-season trial in Sydney on Friday night (kick-off 9.30pm NZT). Barnstorming wing Frank...
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Jan 29, 14 •
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Comments Off on NIB backs the Blues
Two days out from their first pre-season match of the year, the Blues 2014 season is shaping up well both on and off the field following the announcement of a major sponsorship deal with nib today. The partnership complements the health insurer’s...
