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Blues upbeat despite Tuipulotu injury blow

Giving utility Tom Robinson and lock James Tucker game time against the Highlanders may prove to have been vital for the Blues for their DHL Super Rugby Pacific quarterfinal against the Waratahs on Friday at Eden Park after news lock Patrick Tuipulotu has suffered a broken arm.
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‘Hungry’ Blues eye knockout clash against NSW Waratahs

A hunger for winning, not always apparent with Blues teams of the last decade, gave the team hope they could produce more cohesion and discipline when taking on the NSW Waratahs in DHL Super Rugby Pacific's first quarterfinal, in Auckland, on Friday.
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Quarter-finalists confirmed for DHL Super Rugby Pacific

After 15 rounds of regular season, the quarter-finalists have been found for DHL Super Rugby Pacific 2023.
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Round 15 Wrap: Fijian Drua flies high into playoffs

Quarterfinal places went with form in the last regular season round of DHL Super Rugby Pacific at the weekend, with the Fijian Drua and Moana Pasifika making signature statements to show they have benefitted from their inclusion.
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Blues keep focus on task at hand

Keeping a focus on their final regular season DHL Super Rugby Pacific game against the Highlanders at Eden Park on Friday, and not on the quarterfinals a week later, will be the test for the Blues.
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Settled Highlanders ready for Eden Park showdown

Continuity of selection means that the Highlanders have a more settled look to the side named to take on the Blues at Eden Park in Friday's DHL Super Rugby Pacific regular-season finale.
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Papalii returns for final round encounter

In-form Blues wing Mark Telea is set to play his 50th Super Rugby Pacific match, coinciding with the timely return of Captain Dalton Papalii, as the Blues prepare for a Friday night showdown against the Highlanders at Eden Park.
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Highlanders named for do-or-die Blues clash

The last round robin game of the season has plenty riding on it as the Highlanders head north to Auckland to take on the Blues for the Gordon Hunter Memorial Trophy.
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Riccitelli extends time with the Blues

Ricky Riccitelli's year keeps improving with the Blues after extending his contract until 2025 in DHL Super Rugby Pacific.
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Highlanders searching for elusive 80-minute performance

Replacement halfback Folau Fakatava's last-gasp try that saw the Highlanders beat the Reds in DHL Super Rugby Pacific on Friday still had Dunedin buzzing after the weekend.
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