Having formed in 1996 the Auckland Blues met immediate success in Super Rugby, winning two consecutive titles in its first two years of Super 12 competition. The Blues won their third Super Rugby crown in 2003, defeating the ACT Brumbies in the final. Since the introduction of the Super 14 however, the Blues’ performances have been patchy, making only one finals appearance since the new format began in 2006, before tackling the Super Rugby competition in 2011. A reinvigorated Blues outfit finished second in the New Zealand conference in 2011, on the back of some dominant performances from an experienced forward pack that contained All Blacks stars Kevin Mealamu, Tony Woodcock and Luke McAlister.
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Blues vs Brumbies: Super Rugby live scores
by The Roar, 25 May 2013 
The Brumbies can strengthen their hold on top spot in the Australian conference with a win when they meet the Blues in Auckland tonight. We’ll have live scores from 5.35pm AEST. The Brumbies head across the Tasman after a bruising encounter in Sydney last weekend, which they eventually lost 28-22. But the loss wasn’t the [...]
Crusaders beat Blues to maintain momentum
by AAP, 19 May 2013
The Crusaders have continued to build momentum into their Super Rugby campaign with a clinical 23-3 win over the Blues that moves them into second spot in the New Zealand conference. The seven-time champions’ strategy of playing the game in opposition territory on a wet Christchurch night paid dividends as they ticked over the points [...]
Blues vs Rebels: Super Rugby live scores, blog
by biltongbek, 11 May 2013
In a sense you have to feel for the Rebels, with tonight’s game against the Blues their third match in succession against a top New Zealand franchise. We’ll have live scores and commentary from 5.35pm AEST. It is highly unlikely to find a tougher sequence of matches than having to play the Crusaders, Chiefs and Blues [...]
Ranger after more ball against Rebels
by Robert Lowe, 10 May 2013
In-form Rene Ranger is relishing the prospect of getting his hands on the ball more when he shifts back to centre for the Blues’ Super Rugby clash with the Melbourne Rebels in Auckland. Ranger had a frustrating time on the wing in the 18-17 win over the Stormers last weekend as the South Africans’ defence [...]
Injuries force Daley into a rethink
by Ian McCullough, 9 May 2013
Just a week after claiming he essentially knew what the make-up of his NSW side would be, coach Laurie Daley has been forced into a rethink. It was at a media event in Sydney last Thursday that the new Blues coach revealed that aside from the five-eighth position and a front row spot he had [...]
Noakes boots Blues to win over Stormers
by AAP, 4 May 2013
Chris Noakes landed a record six penalties to carry the Blues to a grinding 18-17 Super Rugby win over the frustrated Stormers in Auckland. The South Africans scored the only two tries on Friday but were undone by ill discipline and bad luck in a result that is a body blow for their playoff hopes. [...]
Blues vs Stormers: Super Rugby live scores
by The Roar, 3 May 2013 
The Blues can temporarily reclaim top spot in the New Zealand Conference when they meet the Stormers in Albany this evening. We’ll have live scores from kick-off at 5.35pm AEST. The Blues returned to New Zealand after a narrow 12-11 loss to the Reds at Suncorp Stadium last weekend, a game in which Sir John [...]
Buy or sell on the Super Rugby exchange?
by Elisha Pearce, 30 Apr 2013
It’s time to dip back into my bags of wisdom for a look at what to add or remove from your Super Rugby portfolios. Yes, it’s time for another buy or sell. A lot has happened since my previous lot of advice; we’ll start by looking at my final piece last time: The Jantjies Indicator [...]
Reds hold on for win over Blues
by Jim Morton, 27 Apr 2013
A heavily fatigued Queensland Reds hung on for a gutsy 12-11 Super Rugby win over the Blues on Friday night to complete a first Kiwi sweep by an Australian side. In-form five-eighth Quade Cooper kicked four penalty goals, including a high-pressure wide attempt in the 75th minute, to steal the four points from the impressive [...]
Reds vs Blues: Super Rugby live scores, blog
by Max Kenney-Herbert, 26 Apr 2013 
Round 11 sees a Queensland Reds side that is starting to look like they did in 2011 welcome the Blues to Suncorp Stadium. We’ll have live scores and commentary from 7.40pm AEST. The Reds are currently riding a four-game unbeaten streak after a nail-biting draw against the Brumbies last weekend. The return of the halfback [...]
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