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 2024 NPC final was a bittersweet occasion for new Blues singing Reon Paul. The Bay of Plenty winger received his blazer after representing the province for the 15th time.
Former All Black hooker Hika Elliot has been named in the No. 16 jersey for Wellington in Saturday's NPC final vs Bay of Plenty.
Bay of Plenty coach Richard Watt was roaming Instagram when he realised an old friend was back in town.
The stage is set for both NPC semi-finals with Bay of Plenty, Canterbury, Wellington and Waikato naming their teams.