The high-flying Blues have produced a rare shut out of the neighbouring Chiefs, triumphing 25-0 for their sixth win to go top of the Super Rugby Pacific ladder.
Having nearly all players in their squad who suffered Covid recovered, the Chiefs are looking forward to putting the pandemic behind them and using Sunday's Super Rugby Pacific game against the Hurricanes as the beginning of the rest of their season.
Round Six of Super Rugby Pacific had it all - from upset victories to high-scoring thrillers - showcasing why the competition is one of the most exciting in the world
It’s Heritage Round in Super Rugby Pacific and the stage is set for more unforgettable moments to be etched into the tournament’s history with all 12 teams in action following a Covid-disrupted round five.
The severely under-strength Chiefs have overwhelmed Moana Pasifika 59-12 in the only fifth-round match played in the COVID-hit New Zealand section of Super Rugby Pacific.
Playing Moana Pasifika when down 17 players might concern some Super Rugby Pacific sides, but the Chiefs were happy to take the risk because their opponents deserved a chance to play.
Rameka Pohipi dived over in the corner three minutes after the fulltime siren to give the Chiefs a thrilling 24-21 upset win over 12-times champions the Crusaders in Super Rugby Pacific.
The stakes keep getting higher in Super Rugby Pacific with round four set to bring more grudge matches, pivotal clashes, and the start of new rivalries.
The Blues have avoided a second consecutive heart-breaking loss to begin the Super Rugby Pacific season after Chiefs substitute Bryn Gatland missed a long-range penalty kick to win the game.