Blues win Super Rugby Trans-Tasman 2021
The Blues beat the Highlanders 23-15 to claim the 2021 Super Rugby Trans-Tasman title in front of their supporters at Eden Park, Auckland last night. The well-deserved
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Blues seek to end 18 years of pain
For the first time since 2003, the Blues will contest a Super Rugby final, and players and fans alike are desperate to bring an end to the title drought. It might not
Tonight's Super Rugby Trans-Tasman final is only the second meeting between the Blues & Highlanders in a Super Rugby finals fixture
After five weeks of entertaining rugby, we are down to the top two sides – the Blues and Highlanders who clash in the Super Rugby Trans-Tasman final tonight. Th
Small things will matter in the final – Mitch Hunt
Small things matter in big games, and that is what Highlanders first five-eighth Mitch Hunt said that the Southerners would be looking to achieve in tomorrow's Super Rugb
Blues not underestimating the Highlanders despite being the favourites
The Blues are refusing to take the Highlanders lightly despite heading into the Super Rugby Trans-Tasman final tomorrow as favourites. Coach Leon McDonald says the Hig
Nareki, Sotutu and Hodgman to start Super Rugby Trans-Tasman final
Jona Nareki, Hoskins Sotutu and Alex Hodgman have all been named to start for their respective sides in the Super Rugby Trans-Tasman final on Saturday. The Highlanders
Hurricanes edge closer to re-signing Jordie Barrett after Blues lose interest
Hurricanes fullback, Jordie Barrett is not going to the Blues. Blues CEO Andrew Hore says his franchise won’t be chasing Barrett to join older brother Beaud
Highlanders expecting intensity and physicality from the Blues
The Highlanders are looking forward to playing the Blues in the Super Rugby Trans-Tasman final at Eden Park this Saturday with their main focus on getting control of the
Blues treating the Highlanders with respect
It's hard for the Blues to escape constant references to their last Super Rugby final in 2003 ahead of Saturday's Super Rugby Trans-Tasman final with the Highlanders.
Ioane brothers ready for Super Rugby final
The Ioane brothers always wanted to play for the Blues growing up, but come Saturday they'll finally realise another childhood dream when they run out on to Eden Park for
No Beauden Barrett for Super Rugby Trans-Tasman final
All Blacks star Beauden Barrett will not feature for the Blues in this Saturday’s Super Rugby Trans-Tasman final against the Highlanders after NZ Rugby confirmed t
Unique Super Rugby season to finish on Saturday
A unique Super Rugby season will draw to a close on Saturday night and instead of the Crusaders featuring in a sixth-straight decider, the Super Rugby Trans-Tasman fin
Blues hoping for a bumper crowd
The Blues are hoping for a bumper crowd to support them at Eden Park on Saturday when they meet the Highlanders in the final of Super Rugby Trans Tasman. There’
Highlanders hopeful for the quick recovery of Nareki and Parkinson for the final at Eden Park
The Highlanders are hopeful that wing Jona Nareki and lock Pari Pari Parkinson will be over their shoulder injuries in time for the Super Rugby Trans-Tasman final at Eden
Sotutu hitting form at the right time
Hitting a vein of his best form of the season has been timely for Blues and All Blacks No.8 Hoskins Sotutu as the Blues prepare to meet the Highlanders in Saturday's Supe
MacDonald ready for first finals challenge
In an already decorated career, Blues coach Leon MacDonald knows all about playing Super Rugby finals, but he and his side stand together on the edge of another honour wh
Robinson and Papalii likely to miss Super Rugby Trans-Tasman final
Influential loose forwards Tom Robinson and Dalton Papalii are not likely to feature for the Blues this weekend when they face the Highlanders in the Super Rugby Trans-Ta
Blues to face the Highlanders in Super Rugby Trans-Tasman final
The Blues have finished at the top of the Super Rugby Trans-Tasman ladder with a 31-21 victory over the Western Force at Eden Park. They will face the Highlanders afte
Crusaders win but face waiting game
The Crusaders have beaten the Rebels 52 – 26 and now faces a waiting game. For them to qualify to the final, they need the Blues to lose to the Western Force.
Crusaders need to beat the Rebels by at least 33 points with a try scoring bonus point
The Crusaders will need to beat the Rebels by at least 33 points with a try scoring bonus point to secure their spot in the Super Rugby Trans-Tasman final. The Blues,
Highlanders beat Brumbies and face waiting game
The Highlanders edged closer to securing a Super Rugby Trans-Tasman final spot after beating the Brumbies 33-12 in Canberra last night. The men from Dunedin got the bo