Elliott Smith: Our Biggest Rivalry? Not if the Blues Can't Break Losing Run

Elliott Smith: Our biggest rivalry? Not if the Blues can't break losing run

It only took around 45 minutes for the Blues to heap the pressure on the Crusaders after the final whistle last week before tonight’s semifinal, when coach...

Blues out to end Crusaders home dominance in Super Rugby semis

Blues out to end Crusaders home dominance in Super Rugby semis Estelle.Bronkhorst Thu, 06/12/2025 - 08:00 CHRISTCHURCH - Defending champions the Auckland Blues are in bullish mood as they seek to end the Canterbury Crusaders' ominous home play-off record in the Super Rugby semi-finals on Friday.The Blues were surprise 20-19 winners in their elimination match against the top-seeded Waikato Chiefs last weekend thanks to All Blacks veteran Beauden…