auckland-blues

Maori All Blacks squad named for 2025

5 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

Kurt Eklund (Ngāti Kahu) has been named as the new Māori All Blacks captain, with a 29-strong squad including 11 uncapped players announced today ahead of two matches against the Japan XV in Tokyo, and...

Super Rugby Pacific Semi Finals Injury/Unavailability List

2 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

And then, there were four. Super Rugby Pacific will decide the final two teams that will hit it out in the final week, which sees casualty lists and player availability become even more critical for the...

Breaking it down: Can the Blues go back to back

3 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Auckland Blues have showcased several strengths throughout the 2025 Super Rugby Pacific season, as they look to defend their title having won the competition last season. They will take on the chiefs...

Scottish Rugby appoints David Nucifora in performance advisory role

10 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Scottish Rugby has recruited respected Performance Director David Nucifora in an advisory capacity to provide a roadmap for its next decade of player development. David Nucifora was...

Maori All Blacks squad announced for Japan 2024

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Māori All Blacks selectors of Ross Filipo (Muaūopko), Roger Randle (Ngāti Awa), Greg Feek (Ngāti Kahugunu) and Jamie Joseph (Ngāti Maniapoto, Ngāti Rārua, Rangitāne) have announced a 28-strong...

Super Rugby Pacific Final Preview

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Super Rugby Pacific season comes down to Saturday's Final as the Blues host the Chiefs at Eden Park. The Blues enter as the slight favourites after taking down the Brumbies in Auckland to book a home...

Facts and matchups | Hurricanes v Chiefs

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Hurricanes and Chiefs face off in the 2nd Super Rugby Pacific semi-final, with the two sides playing out to a thrilling 20-17 win to the hosts last month.   Facts -The Blues have won all three...

Brumbies centre Tamati Tua on the Blues

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

For Tamati Tua, the rivalry with the Blues runs well beyond a place in the Super Rugby Pacific Final.   Tua grew up in Kaitaia at the top of New Zealand, five hours north of Auckland, with...