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Caleb Clarke stars on an emotional day for the 21-year-old

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The emotions were high before the Blues clash at Eden Park on Saturday with the Blues' paying tribute to Blues' fanatic Constable Matthew Hunt who recently passed away.   The camera...

Watch: Caleb Clarke puts in an outstanding first half performance scoring and assisting a try

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Caleb Clarke got the Blues off to a perfect start on Saturday in the opening Super Rugby Aotearoa game of the weekend.   The winger scored in his side's first game of the season but...

Weekly Round Up

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Goneva heads to France:     The 36-year-old Fijian has spent most of his career having joined Leicester Tigers from French club Tarbes in 2012. He spent four years...

Team News: The Blues and Highlanders line ups for Round Three Of Super Rugby Aotearoa

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Round three of Super Rugby Aotearoa sees the unbeaten and table topping Blues face off against the Highlanders, who stunned the Chiefs in the opening round of the competition before enjoying a bye.   On...

Blues the same and Highlanders change one ahead of Round 3

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

On the back of two straight wins, Blues coach Leon MacDonald has resisted any change to his starting line-up for the third round of the Super Rugby Aotearoa against the Highlanders. The only change...

The Deal That Set Super Rugby and Tri-Nations in Motion

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

On this day in 1995, on the eve of the iconic World Cup final between South Africa and New Zealand in Johannesburg, details pertaining to two brand new competitions; the Super 12 and the Tri-Nations.   The...

Mark Hammett to step down as Highlanders assistant coach

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

It has been confirmed that Highlanders assistant coach Mark Hammett will step down from his role at the conclusion of Super Rugby Aotearoa.     Hammett, who played for the All Blacks between...

How Things Stand After Round Two of Super Rugby Aotearoa

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Round Two of Super Rugby Aotearoa saw the Crusaders hit the ground running with a good victory over the Hurricanes while the Blues further hit home the notion that they are the team to beat in the competition...

Super Rugby Aotearoa Top Stats Performers - tackles, carries, turnovers and more

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Round Two of Super Rugby Aotearoa did not disappoint with the impressive Blues nailing down their reputation as the team to be beat in the competition with a well-deserved victory over the Chiefs (24-12)...

Watch: The Highlights from the Blues' win over Chiefs

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Blues secure their place on top of the standing in week 2 of Super Rugby Aotearoa after a hard-fought but brilliant win over...