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Highlights: Hurricanes down Blues in thriller

Hurricanes captain Ardie Savea scored a sensational match-winning try to seal a stunning comeback win over the Blues in their Super Rugby Pacific clash in Dunedin.

AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - APRIL 22: Auckland Blue's Joeli Vidiri salutes the crowd after scoring four trys against the Bulls during their Super 12 match played at Eden Park,Saturday.The Blues won the match 5411.

RIP: Former All Black, Fiji star Vidiri dead aged 48

Former All Blacks and Fiji wing Joeli Vidiri has died aged 48, his Super Rugby franchise Auckland Blues announced Friday.

Blues debut NRL star in explosive midfield combo

Former rugby league star Roger Tuivasa-Sheck will make his much-anticipated debut for the Blues in a team featuring eight All Blacks against the Hurricanes in Dunedin on Saturday.

Concussion issues keep Barrett sidelined

Beauden Barrett has been ruled out of the Blues’ opening Super Rugby Pacific match against Moana Pasifika as he continues his return from concussion.

Former Ireland coach joins All Blacks’ ranks

Joe Schmidt has been named as an All Blacks selector, but will not take up the role until after his former team Ireland tour New Zealand next year.

Umaga makes clean break from rugby

All Blacks legend Tana Umaga has stepped down from his role as Blues assistant coach to focus on his new family business.

Blues hold nerve to claim Trans-Tasman title

The Blues scored a late try to seal a win over the Highlanders in the Super Rugby Trans-Tasman final in Auckland on Saturday and break their 18-year title drought.

Akira Ioane in action against the Highlanders

Blues, Highlanders name lineups for Trans-Tasman final

The Blues have made just one change to their starting XV, while the Highlanders have named an unchanged team for the Trans-Tasman final between the sides at Eden Park in Auckland on Saturday.