Blues 2026

[george33]

Split from the 2025 Blues thread

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Blues announcing 2 new signings at 2pm

[KiwiMurph]

Would like to see a young winger signed with Telea gone

[African Monkey]

@KiwiMurph said in Blues 2025:

Would like to see a young winger signed with Telea gone

Is the George Bridge rumour true......

[UpTheHarbs]

@george33 Is Kade Banks coming back?

[george33]

@UpTheHarbs don't no hopefully not been there done that with the Blues hopefully Vern into his 3rd season might bring in his team with few of contract now

[Canes4life]

@UpTheHarbs said in Blues 2025:

@george33 Is Kade Banks coming back?

Highly likely. Either him or potentially Daniel Sinkinson.

[george33]

@Canes4life can't see Kade Banks got moved on after 1 season

[Canes4life]

@george33 said in Blues 2025:

@Canes4life can't see Kade Banks got moved on after 1 season

Was disappointed he didn't get more opportunity after a really strong NPC.

[george33]

Blues did say first 2 signings of the off-season so be more to come.

[Daffy Jaffy]

With Reon Paul off contract there is effectively 2 wing spots open. Paul, Vai, Banks and Tito Harris maybe in contention . Even Harlyn Saunoa if they want a real punt on youth (more likely in academy group). Tito-Harris and Banks would be my choice.
The fact they are naming two together suggests maybe its the Vai brothers. (or maybe the Bason brothers, just to upset those Canes fans!)
Otherwise my guess for today would Slater or players who trained with them this year likke Tupaea, Cook, Simpson.

[SouthernMann]

What about James Arscott?

[Daffy Jaffy]

BLUES SIGN RISING TALENT WRAMPLING — Blues Rugby

[Daffy Jaffy]

BLUES SIGN HOOKER BRADLEY SLATER — Blues Rugby

[Duluth]

I know a few people on here rate Wrampling highly. He's had a lot injury problems hasn't he?

[deeezenuts]

@Duluth injuries and stuck behind a lot of talent in the chiefs loosefowards, great pick up from the blues

[brodean]

That's awesome. Happy with those two

[george33]

@brodean Brilliant signing Wrampling

[Kirwan]

Happy with those two signings!

[Bovidae]

I heard this on the radio driving back from Auckland. I just hope Wrampling gets to play as he had 5 other 6/8s ahead of him at the Chiefs from McMillan's POV. As long as he is playing for Waikato I'm not bothered where he plays SR.

[brodean]

He has the talent to push for a starting spot at 6