Blues

Clinical Blues break Hamilton curse

The Blues scored two unanswered tries to beat the Chiefs 24-12 on Saturday to secure their first win in Hamilton since 2011.

LIVE: Chiefs vs Blues

Follow the live action with the SA Rugby magazine team as the Chiefs host the Blues in Hamilton.

Blues’ injuries prompt Ioane recall

Akira Ioane has been included in the Blues starting lineup for their Vodacom Super Rugby Aotearoa match against the Chiefs in Hamilton on Saturday.

Watch: Beauden Barrett – Player Cam

Over the weekend, Sky Sport introduced a new innovation with a dedicated camera to keep an eye on playmaker Beauden Barrett during the whole Blues-Hurricanes clash.

Watch: Player, Try of the Week – Super Rugby Aotearoa

Following round one of Vodacom Super Rugby Aotearoa, Blues wing Caleb Clarke was crowned as player of the week after an excellent attacking performance, while Hurricanes captain Dane Coles’ effort from 30 metres out was selected as the try of the week.

Watch: Coles’ late hit on Barrett

Check out Dane Coles’ late charge on former Hurricanes teammate Beauden Barrett in the closing stages of Sunday’s Vodacom Super Rugby Aotearoa match at Eden Park.

The Hurricanes' players celebrate a try as Blues' Beauden Barrett (C) is caught in the middle during the Super Rugby match between the Auckland Blues and Wellington Hurricanes at Eden Park stadium in Auckland on June 14, 2020. (Photo by MICHAEL BRADLEY / AFP) (Photo by MICHAEL BRADLEY/AFP via Getty Images)

Emotional Barrett laughs off Hurricanes’ antics

Beauden Barrett has described his first outing for the Blues against his former team, the Hurricanes, as an emotional hurdle.

Watch: Barrett caught up in Canes celebrations

Check out this hilarious moment when Blues fullback Beauden Barrett got caught up in his former team’s celebrations following Dane Coles’ try for the Hurricanes.

AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - JUNE 14: Beauden Barrett of the Blues congratulates Caleb Clarke on his try during the round 1 Super Rugby Aotearoa match between the Blues and the Hurricanes at Eden Park on June 14, 2020 in Auckland, New Zealand. (Photo by Phil Walter/Getty Images)

Highlights: Blues overpower Hurricanes

Missed the early kick off? Look back at highlights from the second match of Vodacom Super Rugby Aotearoa as the Blues downed the Hurricanes in front of over 40 000 fans at Eden Park.