An iconic rivalry took centre stage at Eden Park on Saturday night as the Blues hosted the Crusaders, drawing an enthused crowd in Auckland.
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.
The Blues welcome back 2024 Super Rugby Player of the year Hoskins Sotutu at No.8, as German born loose forward Anton Segner misses out.
The Blues have named a near-full strength side to face the Chiefs in Saturday night's rematch of last year's Super Rugby Pacific final.