Blues coaching group extend roles under head coach Leon MacDonald
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Blues have received a major boost in next year’s Super Rugby competition and beyond with all five coaches extending their stay at the organisation. Defence coach Tana Umaga had already...
The Blues add further depth to their back row with the signing of All Black flanker Dillon Hunt
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Blues have added to their back row stocks with outstanding North Harbour loose forward Dillon Hunt returning home to Auckland to join the Blues in Super Rugby after four seasons with the...
Blues-Crusaders clash called off, Highlanders-Hurricanes to go ahead
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Super Rugby Aotearoa match between the Blues and Crusaders which was due to be played at Auckland's Eden Park on Sunday is officially off, while tomorrow's Highlanders-Hurricanes match at Dunedin's...
Sold Out Eden Park To Host Final Super Rugby Aotearoa clash
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Crusaders have already claimed the maiden Super Rugby Aotearoa title but that hasn't stopped Aucklanders from turning up and selling out Eden Park for the final Super Rugby Aotearoa game of the...
Young Canterbury lock to head north to the Blues
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Blues have announced the signing of highly promising young Canterbury lock Sam Darry. The New Zealand Schools player and Under-20 triallist has signed on for the Blues for three years. Darry...
The fiery Dane Coles' first run in an All Black jersey
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe hallowed turf of Murrayfield was the stage on which All Black hooker Dane Coles put in his first shift on the international scene, on 12 November 2012. Andrew Hore left the field one minute...
Blues captain signs new major deal
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand Rugby and the Blues have secured the key signature of All Blacks lock and Blues captain Patrick Tuipulotu, who has re-signed through until the 2023 Rugby World Cup. The news...
Blues confirm a full house for Super Rugby Aotearoa opener
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Blues have confirmed advised that there is a full house for Sunday’s Super Rugby Aotearoa match at Eden Park. Blues CEO Andrew Hore said the Blues are humbled and stunned with the response...
Fans free to attend Super Rugby Aotearoa after New Zealand lifts restrictions
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbySupporters will be free to attend Super Rugby Aotearoa matches in the opening round after New Zealand lifted coronavirus restrictions. New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Arden confirmed...
'World First': Crowds will allowed back for Super Rugby Aotearoa after New Zealand lifts restrictions
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThere will be no limits on crowd numbers when the Super Rugby Aotearoa competition gets underway this week in New Zealand. Supporters will be free to attend Super Rugby Aotearoa matches in the...
