Are you an expert at managing relationships? Do you have experience leading high-profile partnerships? If so, you could be the new: NATIONAL PARTNERSHIPS MANAGER for NZ Super Rugby About us New Zealand Super Rugby Clubs Limited is a collaboration between the 5 original NZ super rugby clubs, established to implement and manage any 5 club agreements. The Opportunity The National Partnerships Manager is responsible for managing relationships between the five New Zealand Super Rugby Clubs and their national partners and suppliers. With flexible work conditions and the ability to be based in any o ..read more

Tele’a, Darry return A tantilising top four contest in Super Rugby Pacific takes centre stage at Eden Park this Saturday night with the second-placed Blues hosting the third-placed ACT Brumbies. Both the Blues and Brumbies sit on 27 competition points with 6-1 win-loss records, meaning Saturday’s match takes on extra significance in the race for home playoff spots. Lock Sam Darry returns to the Blues 23 this weekend, he sits on the bench after recovering from his MCL knee injury. Blockbuster Wing Mark Tele’a is back on the right wing, eager to add to his season tally of five tries, while Half ..read more

Sky Super Rugby Aupiki comes to a crescendo this Saturday afternoon at 4:05pm with the nib Blues hosting Chiefs Manawa in the Final at Eden Park in Auckland. The two top qualifiers have played each other twice in the Aupiki regular season with a win each. Chiefs Manawa claimed a 17-10 victory in Round Two before the nib Blues answered with a 40-26 win in Round Five.  nib Blues Head Coach Willie Walker has a near full squad to choose from for the match and he’s opted to show faith in those who’ve performed throughout the season in this weekend’s selection.  The team is led by Co ..read more

 Seven Blues U20 players have been selected in the New Zealand U20 squad for the inaugural Rugby Championship Under 20 tournament in Australia next month with an additional two players selected as non-travelling reserves. The NZ Under 20s squad was selected following a comprehensive player identification process across last month’s Super Rugby U20 tournament held in Taupō, and training camps held late last year.    The Blues players selected in the team are:    Sika Pole - Auckland (LH Prop) (St Peter’s College) Kurene Luamanuvae - Auckland (TH Prop) (St Peter’s Coll ..read more

The Sky Super Rugby Aupiki Final between the nib Blues and Chiefs Manawa is set to be played at Auckland’s Eden Park this Saturday at 4:05pm. The nib Blues earnt hosting rights to the Aupiki showpiece after their 41-29 win over Hurricanes Poua, meaning the nib Blues qualified top of the Aupiki standings. Blues CEO Andrew Hore said he was elated to be hosting Finals rugby once again. “It’s a great week when you’ve got a team playing finals footy,” said Hore.  “We’re proud of our nib Blues’ season to-date and we’re looking forward to hosting the Aupiki Final this Saturday at Eden Park,” he ..read more

Niall Williams-Guthrie returns to the nib Blues Women starting lineup this Saturday as they travel down to Levin to take on the Hurricanes Poua in their final Sky Super Rugby Aupiki round-robin match at 2:05pm. The match shapes up as a final hit out for the nib Blues before they play the Chiefs Manawa in the Aupiki final next weekend, with the hosts to be determined by this final round of competition. A settled backline takes the field against the Poua with Daynah Nankivell the major change – she gets her first start in the No.13 jersey this weekend. The forwards also have ..read more

The Blues are gearing up for Friday night under the lights against the Western Force at Eden Park in Round Seven of DHL Super Rugby Pacific action. Dalton Papali'i will lead the side this week in the absence of Patrick Tuipulotu, forming a formidable loose trio with Akira Ioane and Hoskins Sotutu. A new nine-ten combination sees Taufa Funaki start at halfback, with Harry Plummer at pivot, while Lucas Cashmore, nephew of former Blues fullback, Adrian Cashmore is a potential debutant off the bench. Corey Evans joins Rieko Ioane in the midfield on Friday night while AJ Lam assumes the right wing ..read more

 A chance to lock in a Sky Super Rugby Aupiki final berth beckons for the nib Blues Women this weekend as they take on Chiefs Manawa at 2:05pm on Saturday at FMG Stadium in Hamilton. The nib Blues need one more competition point from their remaining two fixtures to guarantee an Aupiki final spot with the team currently on 14 points and second spot on the ladder, behind this weekend’s opponents, Chiefs Manawa. nib Blues Head Coach Willie Walker has named a familiar looking side for this Saturday’s match in Hamilton, handing Halfback Kahlia Awa her first start in an nib Blues jersey. “Both ..read more

It’s home away from home this weekend for the Blues as they play an ‘away’ match against Moana Pasifika at Eden Park in Round Six of DHL Super Rugby Pacific action, kicking off at 4:35pm on Saturday. Blues Hooker, Ricky Riccitelli, is set to play his 100th Super Rugby match from the bench this weekend, while Finlay Christie is down to start at Halfback in his 50th Blues match. Rieko Ioane returns to the midfield, partnering Bryce Heem who put in an 80 minute shift against the Crusaders at Second Five-Eight. Meanwhile, Corey Evans, who was impressive in the Blues pre-season games in Japan, get ..read more

Zarn Sullivan injury update:  Blues Fullback Zarn Sullivan has suffered a tear to his Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) and will be out of rugby for roughly six to eight weeks. The injury occurred in the first half of the Blues v Crusaders Round Five DHL Super Rugby Pacific match at Eden Park last Saturday (March 23). Sullivan will now undergo a period of rehab with an aim of returning for the back end of the Round Robin matches in DHL Super Rugby Pacific ..read more