Blues have kept their hope of claiming the Super Rugby Aotearoa title alive after they went on to defeat Highlanders 21-32 in the eighth round at Forsyth Barr Stadium.
Blues scored four first half tries as they went on to defeat Highlanders 21-32 in the eighth round of Super Rugby Aotearoa at Forsyth Barr Stadium on Sunday.
Chiefs' struggle in the ongoing Super Rugby Aotearoa campaign continues as they suffered their sixth consecutive after Blues went on to register a 21-17 victory at Eden Park.
All Blacks star Beauden Barrett could return to fly-half for Auckland Blues for the next week's Super Rugby Aotearoa clash against Chiefs following an injury to Otere Black.
Asafo Aumua scored the decisive try in the closing stage as Hurricanes edged out Blues 29-27 in the sixth round of the Super Rugby Aotearoa at Sky Stadium on Saturday.
Crusaders registered their fourth consecutive win as they consolidated their top place in the Super Rugby Aotearoa with a 26-15 victory over Auckland Blues at Orangetheory Stadium.
Crusaders head coach Scott Robertson has confirmed the matchday squad for the fifth round of Super Rugby Aotearoa clash against Auckland Blues to be played in Christchurch on Saturday.
Blues head coach Leon MacDonald has made two changes for the top of the table clash against Crusaders in the upcoming Super Rugby Aotearoa encounter in Christchurch on Saturday.