Crusaders bounce back in Auckland
The Crusaders produced a superior second-half display to down the Blues 25-8 in Auckland on Friday. JON CARDINELLI reports.
Mo’unga back for Blues derby
Flyhalf Richie Mo’unga will return to the Crusaders’ starting lineup when they clash with the Blues at Eden Park on Friday.
Telea hat-trick sinks Waratahs
A hat-trick by Blues winger Mark Telea inspired the Auckland team to a 32-12 win over the Waratahs in Sydney on Saturday, writes ANDRE HUISAMEN.
Chiefs dealt injury blow
The Chiefs will be without All Blacks trio Damian McKenzie, Nepo Laulala and Angus Ta’avao for their crucial derby against the Crusaders in Hamilton on Saturday.
Ioane out for several weeks
The Blues have been hit by an early injury blow as star back Rieko Ioane is expected to be sidelined for up to a month with a fractured hand.
Watch: First Super Rugby try of 2020
The Blues opened the try-scoring table in the new Vodacom Super Rugby season with a screamer in their New Zealand derby against the Chiefs on Friday.
Watch: Super Rugby players on the mic
A few of the New Zealand players interviewed each other during their launch of the 2020 Vodacom Super Rugby season in Auckland.
Blues get the better of Chiefs
The Blues secured a 26-19 win over the Chiefs in their Vodacom Super Rugby warm-up match in Waihi on Friday.
Gatland knows where to deploy McKenzie
Warren Gatland believes Damian McKenzie’s future lies at fullback for the Chiefs and All Blacks.
McKenzie to make Super Rugby return
Chiefs playmaker Damian McKenzie is on course to return to action in round one of the 2020 Vodacom Super Rugby season.
