All Blacks flanker Dalton Papalii has committed his long-term future with New Zealand Rugby and Auckland Blues after signing a new deal deal until the end of 2027 Rugby World Cup.
Brumbies captain Allan Alaalatoa says his team is upbeat about chances in the Super Rugby Pacific semi-final against Blues at Eden Park despite not winning a knock out game in New Zealand in the last two years.
Blues came up with a dominating seven try performance as they trounced Brumbies 46-7 in the 9th round of the Super Rugby Pacific at Eden Park on Saturday.
Blues have moved to the fourth position in the table as they defeated Crusaders 26-6 in the latest Super Rugby Pacific round at Eden Park in Auckland on Saturday.
Blues have maintained their perfect start in the ongoing Super Rugby Pacific competition as they defeated Highlanders 37-29 in the second round of the Super Rugby Pacific at AAMI Park on Friday.
Hoskins Sotutu and Zarn Sullivan scored doubles as Blues trounced Fijian Drua with a 34-10 victory in their opening game of the Super Rugby Pacific at Semenoff Stadium in Whangarei.