Super Rugby, Blues and Chiefs

Chiefs stun Super Rugby champion Blues on opening weekend
Damian McKenzie scored two tries as the Waikato Chiefs got a measure of revenge for their defeat in last year's Super Rugby Pacific final with a 25-14 victory over the Auckland Blues at rain-soaked Eden Park on Saturday.
Blues plan to "keep evolving" heading into new Super Rugby season
Blues skipper Patrick Tuipulotu has set himself a personal goal to match the team's overall goals heading into the new Super Rugby season.
Blues v Chiefs: Pitch invader stops play in Chiefs' Super Rugby Pacific win
Play was called to a halt in the 70th minute of the Chiefs’ 25-14 win over the Blues on Saturday night when a pitch invader made his way on to the turf at Eden Park. One of seve
Beauden back with the Blues for Super Rugby title defence
Beauden Barrett played his first Super Rugby match way back in 2011 but the 33-year-old believes he's got a couple of years left in him yet as he embarks on another new season with the Auckland Blues this weekend.
McKenzie steers Chiefs to Super Rugby upset of champion Blues
Damian McKenzie scored two tries as his Waikato Chiefs beat the Auckland Blues 25-14 on Saturday to extract a measure of revenge for last year's Super Rugby Pacific final defeat. The Blues are the benchmark,
Blues v Chiefs: Five takeaways as ‘irrepressible’ Damian McKenzie shines in visitors’ win over Super Rugby Pacific champions
Our five takeaways from the Chiefs' 25-14 victory over the Blues in their er Rugby Pacific clash in Auckland on Saturday.
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All Blacks snub aims to impress sceptical Scott Robertson as Blues boosted by returning Super Rugby Pacific MVP
A key player is back for the Blues as he looks to convince Scott Robertson, while the holders seek to kickstart their Super ...
Super Rugby Pacific team lists: Blues, Highlanders, Crusaders, Chiefs, Hurricanes, Moana Pasifika name round two squads
Chiefs coach Clayton McMillan has made a host of changes to his side who beat the Blues in round one, with All Blacks Aidan ...
Super Rugby Pacific: Can anyone challenge 'Stern Vern's' route-one Blues?
Vern Cotter flipped the typical Blues script and brought the franchise a title for the first time in 21 years. Can anyone ...
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Super Rugby teams round 2: Noah ruled out of Brumbies vs Force, Reds bank on Mass destruction
The Queensland Reds make their season debut when they host Moana Pasifika on Friday night, while there is an all-Aussie clash ...
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DHL Super Rugby Pacific 2025: Live and Free on NZR+ in 58 Countries
DHL Super Rugby Pacific season kicked off in spectacular fashion, delivering an electrifying opening weekend filled with ...
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Super Rugby Pacific 2024: Team-by-Team Insights
As the new Super Rugby Pacific season commences, top contenders include the defending champions Auckland Blues and the ...
Former All Blacks coach Leon MacDonald joins Australian Super Rugby side
It marks his return to Super Rugby after leaving the Blues at the end of the 2023 season to join the All Blacks.
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McKenzie Credits Law Changes for Super Rugby’s Rapid Start
All Blacks' first five-eighths Damian McKenzie believes law changes to speed rugby up contributed to a high-scoring DHL Super Rugby Pacific opening round.
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Patrick Tuipulotu: Blues ‘just paid lip service’ to key aspect in Super Rugby Pacific loss to Chiefs
Blues captain feels they "just paid lip service" to a key aspect of the game in Saturday's Super Rugby Pacific defeat to the ...