Super Rugby Aupki concluded in almost surreal circumstances at Eden Park on Saturday. Amid a storm, the Blues rallied from an improbable 18-5 deficit to foil a resolute Manawa 24-18. The quality and competitiveness of rugby has lifted significantly from 2023. Who makes a Form XV in 2024?
Krysten Cottrell has played first five the entire season. On Saturday, Cottrell will celebrate her 100th first-class match when the Blues host Matatu at Eden Park. She becomes just the 19th woman to reach a century of games since official women’s records started in 1999.
Census Johnston might be the not-so-secret weapon giving Auckland and the Blues the edge. He is a forwards coach for both the franchise and province. At the peak of his playing career, the mammoth prop stood 6 ft 3 and 137 kg.
Super Rugby Aupiki's regular season has concluded with the Chiefs Manawa claiming three wins from three to top the season table.
Fan favourite Ruby Tui is reportedly still considering her options for next year, with NZR supporting Tui in giving her time to decide.
After claiming the Pacific Four Series on home soil in June, the Black Ferns are eyeing the defence of the O’Reilly Cup as they build towards the upcoming Rugby World Cup.
The Black Ferns will be without star wing Ruby Tui for their final Pacific Four Series match against the United States this weekend.
Two players are in line for a Black Ferns debut this weekend as New Zealand host Canada in the Pacific Four Series at Trusts Arena on Sunday.
Black Ferns Sevens star Ruby Tui has been named as one of seven players to make their test debuts for the Black Ferns against the Wallaroos on Monday.
Black Ferns Sevens star Ruby Tui is in line for a test debut after being named in the first Black Ferns squad of the year on Wednesday.
