The Blues will defend their Sky Super Rugby Aupiki title qualifying for the Grand Final with two games to spare.

It’s all on the line as the Chiefs and Crusaders battle for Under 20 supremacy in a classic final in Taupō.

AUCKLAND, March 23, 2025 (BSS/AFP) - Coach Vern Cotter admits he is "hating it" that his Auckland Blues' have dived this season but believes their Super Rugby title defence can be revived.

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Cotter admits the result is disappointing, but the Blues head coach is more worried about the performances going forward.

Havili, who has played 30 Tests for the All Blacks, puts his good form down to the leadership opportunity he’s been given in ...

He also coached Canterbury to wins over the British Lions and the Wallabies before becoming assistant coach as the All Blacks won the first-ever Rugby world Cup in 1987. He was the All Blacks head ...

On Saturday night at Eden Park, they loudly announced their return to title contention status to the tune of a 42-19 win over ...

Suva Touch Rugby Association kick started their 2025 season yesterday at Mahatma Gandhi Memorial School in Suva. Unlike ...

The Crusaders have further dented the Blues’ title defence with a 42-19 win at Eden Park. The Crusaders dominated after an ...

The bonus-point win sees the Crusaders jump to second on the table while recording their first away win in the Rob Penney era. Skipper David Havili is crediting their pack.

Watch: This time a year ago the two rival coaches' situations were diametrically opposed to where they find themselves now.