New Zealand Rugby has confirmed the purchase of 40 percent stake in the Auckland Blues after the Super Rugby side failed to make a mark both on and off the field.
Blues managed to return back to winning ways as they eased past Queensland Reds with a 39-16 win in their Super Rugby encounter at Eden Park on Friday.
Bill Meakes scored a double as Rebels stretched their winning streak to three games following their 10-20 victory over Blues in their Super Rugby encounter at Eden Park on Saturday.
The 15th week of the ongoing Super Rugby saw Crusaders stretch their winning streak to claim the pole position in the overall standings and Lions and Waratahs have managed to remain in top three despite their mixed outing in the second half.
Jordan Hyland scored a try apiece on either half as Blues completed a 10-24 win over Sunwolves in their Super Rugby clash at Prince Chichibu Memorial Stadium on Saturday.
Chiefs registered their fifth consecutive victory in the ongoing Super Rugby season as they went on to beat Blues 21-19 in their Super Rugby face-off in Hamilton.
Stormers ended their three-game losing streak as they completed a 37-20 bonus point victory over Blues in their Super Rugby encounter at DHL Newlands on Saturday.
Blues' Antonio Kirikiri has been cited for an alleged foul play during the recently concluded Super Rugby clash against Highlanders at Forsyth Barr Stadium.