The Blues are a professional rugby union team with their headquarters in Epsom, Auckland, New Zealand. They are one of the five New Zealand teams in Super Rugby Pacific, alongside the Chiefs, Hurricanes, Crusaders and Highlanders. The organisation fields a men's team and a women's team, the nib Blues Women, and runs player-development and community programmes.
History
The New Zealand Rugby Union established the Blues in 1996 to take part in the newly formed Super 12 competition. By the club's count, the Blues dominated the early years of Super Rugby, winning back-to-back titles in 1996 and 1997. They won the Super Rugby Pacific title in 2024.
The club is now a limited liability partnership between Rugby Holdings and a private investor.
Honours
Honours by the club's count:
- Super Rugby champions: 1996, 1997
- Super Rugby Pacific champions: 2024
Ground
The club's headquarters, Blues HQ, is at 32 Campbell Crescent, Epsom, Auckland 1051.
Teams and training
The club has a 2026 squad for its men's team and a separate 2026 squad for the nib Blues Women. Its player-development pathway includes an under-17 development camp, held at Blues HQ. The club also runs community programmes.
Club life
The club uses the line "Blue pride is our purpose."