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Blues edge Highlanders in Auckland thriller

1 decade ago by Rugby 365

REPORT: The Blues held on in the face of a late charge from the defending Super Rugby champion Highlanders to record a thrilling 33-31 win in the season opener.

Blues vs Highlanders: Super Rugby live scores, blog

1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.au

The 2016 Super Rugby season will get under way on Friday evening, as the Blues take on the Highlanders at Eden Park in Auckland. Join The Roar from 5:35pm (AEDT) for live scores and commentary. After a...

Super Rugby Round 1 Preview: Part 1

1 decade ago by Ultimate Rugby

Blues vs Highlanders: The 2015 Champions travel to Auckland to face a Blues side with a lot to prove. All Black legend, Tana Umaga is at the helm as head coach and he has plenty talent at his disposal,...

2016 Super Rugby preview series: New Zealand conference

1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.au

Our Super Rugby preview series continues with a look at the New Zealand conference, which last year provided both the champions in the Highlanders and the runners-up, the Hurricanes. Last season The Hurricanes...

Super Rugby Opening Game Day Update

1 decade ago by Ultimate Rugby

Blues vs HighlandersBlues Hooker James Parsons, with 50 caps to his credit, will lead the side in the absence of Jerome Kaino, who is serving a one match penalty following a red card in the final pre-season...

Defending champ Highlanders are comp favourites: Parsons

1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.au

Stand-in skipper James Parsons senses a positive vibe within the Blues, but says the Auckland-based side go in as underdogs for their Super Rugby season opener against the Highlanders. Parsons has taken...

Kaino suspension confirmed

1 decade ago by Rugby 365

NEWS: Blues captain Jerome Kaino will miss the team's season opener against the Highlanders, after he was sanctioned for foul play during a pre-season match against the Chiefs on Friday.

Kaino banned from first Super game

1 decade ago by Super Sport.com

Auckland Blues captain Jerome Kaino will miss the Super Rugby season opener against the Otago Highlanders after receiving a one-week ban for punching, New Zealand Rugby said on Tuesday.

Waratahs and Brumbies best Aussie hopes for 2016 Super Rugby title

1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.au

1. Remember the Six, Five, Four rule The Super Rugby 2016 kicks off on Friday night with three of last season’s semi-finalists (Brumbies, Hurricanes and Highlanders) meeting in what SANZAAR calls...

Waratahs lose Foley to shoulder injury

1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.au

The NSW Waratahs have suffered a huge blow with five-eighth Bernard Foley expected to miss up to a month of Super Rugby due to a shoulder injury. Wallabies star Foley was injured making a tackle in Friday...