The Crusaders have now won seven of their last eight encounters against the Blues, showcasing their recent dominance over the Auckland-based franchise. The victory on Friday evening was their second win over the Blues this season, after a 42-19 victory in round six at Eden Park.
A couple of new faces headline the Blues' team naming for their grudge match with the Crusaders in Christchurch.
The Blues have named a strong starting line-up with nine All Blacks for Saturday’s Super Rugby Pacific clash with rivals Moana Pasifika.
Super Rugby Pacific's week-by-week Player of the Year voting system has been bringing fans an insight into which players have been impressing opposition the most in 2025.
The Blues have received both significant good and bad news ahead of their showdown with the Hurricanes this weekend, with a number of All Blacks returning but also one ruled out for the rest of the season.
Rivals collide in Auckland this weekend as the Blues host the Crusaders in a bid to turn their season around.
The Blues have named an exciting line up for their trip to Hamilton to play the Chiefs with young gun midfielder Xavi Taele set to make his Super Rugby Pacific debut.
All Black superstar Beauden Barrett is back in the No.10 jersey for the Blues as they prepare to face the strength of the Brumbies on Friday night.
The reigning champion Blues travel to the Kiwi capital for round three of the new Super Rugby Pacific season hungry for their first win of the young campaign.
We are just two rounds into the new Super Rugby Pacific season but there have been plenty of stand-out performers across the competition.