All Blacks lock Patrick Tuipulotu has committed his immediate future with New Zealand Rugby and Auckland Blues after signing a new contract until the end of 2025 season.
Auckland Blues managed to overcome stern resistance from Highlanders as they edged them 23-15 win in the final at Eden Park to win the Super Rugby Trans Tasman campaign.
Highlanders have named an unchanged matchday squad for the Super Rugby Trans Tasman final to be played against Auckland Blues at Eden Park on Saturday.
Auckland Blues managed to hold off a second half fightback from Western Force as they went on to register a 31-21 win in the fifth round of Super Rugby Trans Tasman at Eden Park.
Auckland Blues came up with a five-try performance as they maintained their unbeaten streak in the ongoing Super Rugby Trans Tasman series with a 38-10 win over Brumbies at Eden Park.
Blues finished their Super Rugby Aotearoa campaign on a high as they went on to beat a depleted Chiefs side 39-19 in the 10th round at Eden Park on Saturday.
Highlanders have returned back to winning ways as they defeated Blues 35-29 in the latest round of Super Rugby Aotearoa at Forsyth Barr Stadium on Friday.
Hurricanes head coach Jason Holland has made three changes to the starting line up for the upcoming Super Rugby Aotearoa game against Blues to be played in Auckland on Saturday.
Damian McKenzie scored a converted try in the final minute as Chiefs edged out Blues 15-12 in the fifth round of Super Rugby Aotearoa at FMG Stadium Waikato on Saturday.
Chiefs head coach Clayton McMillan has made three changes for the upcoming Super Rugby Aotearoa game against Blues to be played at FMG Stadium Waikato on Saturday.
Crusaders have maintained their perfect run in the ongoing Super Rugby Aotearoa season as they defeated Auckland Blues 43-27 in the fourth round at Eden Park.