Blues outclass Hurricanes
Otere Black contributed 15 points to help the Blues claim a 30-20 win over the Hurricanes in Auckland on Sunday.
Watch: Barrett prepares for Blues debut
Beauden Barrett chats about his introduction to the Blues environment and what he’s expecting in his debut against former side the Hurricanes.
Super Rugby Rewind: Blues vs Hurricanes (2006)
Ahead of Sunday’s Super Rugby Aotearoa clash between the Blues and Hurricanes at Eden Park, look back at the full match replay of the first-ever Super 14 game, which featured the likes of Jerry Collins, Tana Umaga, Joe Rokocoko and Doug Howlett.
Bumper crowds expected for Aotearoa openers
Crowds are expected to flock to Auckland and Dunedin with a combined total of over 60 000 fans anticipated for the opening round of Vodacom Super Rugby Aotearoa.
Super Rugby Aotearoa preview: Hurricanes
The Hurricanes will hope that the presence of All Blacks loose-forward Ardie Savea will help the team find more consistency during Vodacom Super Rugby Aotearoa, writes DYLAN JACK.
Watch: Beauden on facing Canes, brother
All Blacks flyhalf Beauden Barrett appeared on The Breakdown to chat about joining the Blues from the Hurricanes, and potentially making his debut against his former teammates – including facing younger brother Jordie for the first time – when Super Rugby Aotearoa kicks off.
Watch: Kiwi teams prepare for Super Rugby Aotearoa
Check out how the New Zealand franchises have been gearing up ahead of Super Rugby Aotearoa, which kicks off on 13 June.
Savea potentially back in Super Rugby
Highlanders coach Aaron Mauger believes Julian Savea and Nehe Milner-Skudder could be followed by several high-quality Kiwis from Europe to return to Super Rugby sides in New Zealand.
Milner-Skudder returns to Super Rugby
Former All Black Nehe Milner-Skudder will make a surprise return in Super Rugby Aotearoa, but it won’t be for the Hurricanes.
‘I needed to confirm belief in myself again’
The Hurricanes’ South African import, Kobus van Wyk, has opened up on his high-profile move to the New Zealand franchise. MARIETTE ADAMS reports.
