After snapping a 26-year losing streak against the Crusaders in Christchurch last round, the Brumbies accounted for the Blues 30-27 in Canberra, but left it late to seal the win.

Super Rugby round three and all clashes are important, but this weekend is especially juicy with a number of the games.

The Blues confirm Dalton Papali'i will depart the franchise following the 2026 Super Rugby season.

All Black Cortez Ratima guides the Chiefs to a comeback 19-15 win over the Blues in Super Rugby Pacific.

Blues and Counties Manukau loose forward Dalton Papali’i has been selected to captain a strong All Blacks XV against the Barbarians at the start of their three-match European tour in London on Sunday.

Southland hooker Jack Taylor has been selected for the All Blackx XV PHOTO: MARTIN HUNTER/ACTION PRESS Eight capped Test players and a group of rising young stars have been included in the 30-man 2025 All Blacks XV squad for three international fixtures in Europe. Head coach Jamie Joseph has selected his squad in collaboration with the All Blacks selectors led by Scott Robertson to play two matches in England, against the Barbarians and England A, and a third match against Ur

Plenty of changes to the All Balcks for the third test against France in Hamilton with seven players in the 23 named for the first time this season.

An injury change for the All Blacks with Chiefs loose forward Wallace Sititi out for the upcoming French series and possibly beyond as well.

The Crusaders further dent the Blues' Super Rugby Pacific title defence aspirations with a 42-19 win.

Selection issues in the loose forwards for the Blues after their win over the Hurricanes in Super Rugby Pacific.

All Blacks playmaker Damian McKenzie scored twice in the second half and finished with 20 points as the Chiefs beat the Blues 25-14

All Blacks loose forward Dalton Papali’i has recommitted to New Zealand Rugby through to the end of 2027.

The Blues have powered into the Super Rugby Pacific semifinals, while the Highlanders' season has ended.