Tana Umaga steps away from the Blues to pursue his family business
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBlues Defence Coach Tana Umaga will take a break from professional rugby coaching to focus on his new family business. Umaga, who has played an integral role in the Blues coaching staff...
Ricky Riccitelli signs for the Blues
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHurricanes and Taranaki hooker Ricky Riccitelli will move north to play his Super Rugby for the Blues from 2022. The 26-year-old, who has 71 caps for the Hurricanes under his belt, has signed...
One change to Blues team for Final
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Blues have made just one change to the side that despatched the Force a week ago as they brace for the final contest of the tournament against the Highlanders at Eden Park. Akira Ioane...
Leon MacDonald speaks ahead of SR Trans Tasman final
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Blues have booked their place in the Trans Tasman final next weekend where they will play the Highlanders at Eden Park. Leon MacDonald’s charges ploughed into the Western...
Super Rugby Wrap: Reports, Results, Standings & Highlights
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRound four of Super Rugby Trans Tasman saw an Australian side claim another Kiwi scalp as the Brumbies held out for a 12-10 win over the Hurricanes. For the rest of the Australian sides it was...
Perfect Blues stay top, Crusaders march on
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Blues and the Crusaders made it four wins from four in their Super Rugby Trans-Tasman campaigns by beating the Reds and Western Force. The Blues beat the Reds 31-24 in Brisbane...
Blues team to face Brumbies at Eden Park
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBlues boss Leon MacDonald has made three changes to his starting XV to tackle the Brumbies in Round 3 of Super Rugby Trans Tasman. In the front row, Marcel Renata comes in to replace the injured...
Waratahs hunt victory in Auckland
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIf Round 1 is anything to go by, this could be another high-scoring game from two sides who last week showed that they are more than capable of getting the rugby ball over the try-line. The...
Rebels and Blues open Trans Tasman accounts in Auckland
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeon MacDonald’s Blues will meet the challenge of the Rebels in Melbourne in the penultimate game of the round. After contesting the final of Super Rugby Aotearoa in 2020, the Blues...
Promising fullback Sullivan gets second Blues start
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Blues head to Melbourne for the clash against the Rebels at AAMI Stadium on Saturday evening. The team will honour experienced midfielder TJ Faiane, who returns to earn his 50th cap, the seventh-highest...
