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New Zealand Under 20s named first squad of 2019

The New Zealand Under 20 team will face Australia in their first game of the year later this month. Coach Craig Philpott has named the squad to travel to the Oceania Rugby U20 Championship.   Philpott...

Bedford Blues sign up three more for 2019/20

Bedford Blues have announced the capture of three new players for the 2019/20 Championship season.     Arriving at Goldington Road in the summer will be scrum half Grayson Hart from London...

Marty Banks named for Highlanders start

The Highlanders will field a strong side against the Blues for Friday’s clash at Eden Park. The forwards will have the experience of Liam Coltman, Tom Franklin and Luke Whitelock combined with exciting...

Super Rugby Round 2 Highlights: Sharks v Blues

The Sharks made it two from two with a 26-7 home win over the Blues in round 2 of Super Rugby. The Sharks dominated much of the first half, crossing for three unanswered tries to take a comfortable 19-0...

Walker and Cutmore sign new contracts with Pirates

Cornish Pirates have confirmed that prop Marlen Walker and lock Danny Cutmore have signed contracts for two more years with the club.     Auckland-born Marlen, aged 30, arrived at the...

Super Rugby's future to be decided in March

Sanzaar boss Andy Marinos has all but confirmed that changes will once again be made in the format of Super Rugby as poor crowd attendances, and viewership figures continue to fall.        Marinos...

Blues Coaching Announcement

Wednesday Morning Round Up

Son of New Zealand Rugby League Star Hugh McGahan signs for Reds   The Queensland Reds have bolstered their backline depth for 2019 signing former Auckland Blues playmaker Matt McGahan, plus Queensland...

Son of New Zealand Rugby League Star Hugh McGahan signs for Reds

The Queensland Reds have bolstered their backline depth for 2019 signing former Auckland Blues playmaker Matt McGahan, plus Queensland outside backs pairing Jock Campbell and Teti Tela.  McGahan...

Tana Umaga talks about his 2019 Blues squad