The Blues is a New Zealand professional rugby union team based in Auckland, New Zealand who play in the Super Rugby competition. Like New Zealand’s four other Super Rugby teams, the Blues were established by the NZRU in 1996.
| Union | New Zealand Rugby Union |
|---|---|
| Nickname(s) | The Blues |
| Founded | 1996 |
| Location | Auckland, New Zealand |
| Region | Auckland North Harbour Northland |
| Ground(s) | Eden Park (Capacity: 50,000) |
| Coach(es) | Leon MacDonald |
| Captain(s) | Patrick Tuipulotu |
| Most caps | Keven Mealamu (164) |
| Top scorer | Adrian Cashmore (617) |
| League(s) | Super Rugby Super Rugby Aotearoa Super Rugby Trans-Tasman |
| 2021 | Super Rugby Aotearoa 3rd Super Rugby Trans-Tasman 1st (Champions) |