The Silver Fern

Wallaby Lalakai Foketi has sued Rugby Australia and the Waratahs for wrongful dismissal.
https://www.theroar.com.au/2025/12/12/ill-never-come-back-wallaby-sues-rugby-australia-after-crossing-the-ditch-to-join-rival-super-club/

@Bovidae Sighted so far are Ahloo, Norrie and Woodley. How many are they allowed? If its 4 then i would guess maybe Robson Faleafa, as quality Tightheads are vital and hard to find.

@Bovidae said in Blues 2026:

. Caleb Woodley likely another.

Confirmed -

The draw is also live on Sky sport 3 at 10pm tonight -

The 2027 Rugby World Cup draw will take place on Wednesday, 10pm (NZT).
The Rugby World Cup has been expanded to 24 teams, making it the biggest tournament in the sport’s history.
Stuff will provide live coverage from 9pm. The draw will also be on World Rugby’s YouTube channel.

Looks like Cohan Norrie is training with the team. Hopefully on an NDC contract.

This looks like Tamiano Ahloo at Blues training. Maybe he is one of the young NDC players.

Also Sir Ted was there. Making a comeback?

https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/360899452/blues-unveil-alternate-white-home-jersey-throwback-super-rugby-origins

The Blues said - -
Privileged to have our guy Cam Suafoa back with the squad in 2026 as he continues his ongoing rehab

Reported on several French sites and All.Rugby - I guess it is for the 26/27 Top 14 - This from RVA radio site -
"ASM Clermont continues its transfer activity with the signing of a new key player at center.

This is very good news that could soon be officially announced by ASM Clermont. The club is reportedly close to signing another very promising player from New Zealand: Alexander Lam. This signing will help the team continue to build its squad, especially as several players are out of contract, such as Lucas Tauzin, Irae Simone, and Pierre Fouyssac.

27 years old, winger

Aj Lam has been playing center for the Auckland Blues since 2021. He primarily plays on the wing and is currently a highly sought-after player for clubs. The 27-year-old is therefore well on his way to joining the Top 14.

According to Midi Olympique, nothing is signed yet, but negotiations are progressing very well. Lam has reportedly agreed to join the Clermont coaching staff. The latter is already working to integrate him into his attack as the second block of the championship has just begun."

Risaleaana Pouri-Lane & Tone Ng Shiu will lead our teams in 2026 with Jorja Miller, Sione Molia and Dylan Collier taking up VC duties.

The Blues will warm up for their 2026 campaign with two pre-season clashes on home turf against the Hurricanes and Crusaders in the New Year.

First up, the squad will take the field on Friday 30 January against the Hurricanes at Sacred Heart College in Glendowie at 1:30pm. Details on public attendance are still being finalised.

A week later, the Blues host the Crusaders on Friday 6 February (Waitangi Day) at Takapuna Rugby Club, Onewa Domain.

@chu84 The Blues site shop is down and says -

"Rebuild in progress...Stay tuned for new shop and 2026 range launch coming at the end of November"

Blues and NZ u20 Lock/6 Randell Baker (20) signs for Canon Eagles in Japan.

Next opponent Uruguay v Portugal -
Got to love a 65m runaway try by Uruguay's reserve Loosehead (5m 30s in)

@Steven-Harris signed in France for USM Montauban -