Blues 2025
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@nzzp said in Blues 2025:
@Daffy-Jaffy that's interesting! I thought he'd ply his trade offshore as he hasn't really kicked on. Good news though, having decent backups is really important. Hope he steps up and shines.
Yeah when @taniwharugby mentioned this was likely earlier in the thread I was surprised
He seems third in the rankings and it was only a couple of years ago he was trying to get an early release. He'll be 30 when this contract ends.. maybe he's just not interested in a stint overseas?
All three halfbacks are back next year
@Duluth yea I had heard he'd been approached by one of the other nz sides too (unsure if this was for 2023/2024 or this signing, most likely 2023/2024) where he'd have had a better chance at starting, but chose to stay put, where he seems happy to fight for that bench spot, although he is in pretty tight with a few of the staring 15.
Ive long been critical of his play, more out of frustration when you see these fleeting glimpses of his ceiling you wonder why he can't get there more frequently (this applies to both super and npc)
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So now I'm hearing Rieko won't be having a sabbatical next year and will be with the Blues 2025.
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https://www.blues.rugby/blues-rugby-news/water-gush-new-partner
Through this partnership some of our young players will have the chance to travel to Japan and develop their game and experience a new culture. Water Gush has a good group of coaches, an ambitious rugby programme and excellent facilities where we feel our players will thrive,” said Hore.
“This partnership will open up opportunities for our coaches and players to engage with a number of very experienced Blues personnel, exchange players between both clubs and better develop our rugby IP and player development system,” said Mori.
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https://www.blues.rugby/blues-rugby-news/water-gush-new-partner
Through this partnership some of our young players will have the chance to travel to Japan and develop their game and experience a new culture. Water Gush has a good group of coaches, an ambitious rugby programme and excellent facilities where we feel our players will thrive,” said Hore.
“This partnership will open up opportunities for our coaches and players to engage with a number of very experienced Blues personnel, exchange players between both clubs and better develop our rugby IP and player development system,” said Mori.
@Daffy-Jaffy Japanese team names are so good. Water Gush. Bravo.
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Back to talking about a good rugby team;
https://twitter.com/BluesRugbyTeam/status/1833670930591371698
@Kirwan said in Blues 2025:
Back to talking about a good rugby team;
https://twitter.com/BluesRugbyTeam/status/1833670930591371698
Has he been playing for Auckland or is he injured?
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With Barrett coming back,Reiko staying does that mean someone Grindlay maybe ? has been let go most squads have 17 backs which is the normal it looks like 18 backs with Grindlay
Finlay Christie, Sam Nock, Taufa Funaki
Beuden Barrett ,Lucas Cashmore Harry Plummer,,
Corey Evans,,Rieko Ioane
Meihana Grindlay,,Bryce Heem
Mark Telea,Kade Banks
Caleb Clarke,AJ Lam, ,P Spencer,
Zarn Sullivan,Cole Forbes ,Stephen Perofeta , -
With Barrett coming back,Reiko staying does that mean someone Grindlay maybe ? has been let go most squads have 17 backs which is the normal it looks like 18 backs with Grindlay
Finlay Christie, Sam Nock, Taufa Funaki
Beuden Barrett ,Lucas Cashmore Harry Plummer,,
Corey Evans,,Rieko Ioane
Meihana Grindlay,,Bryce Heem
Mark Telea,Kade Banks
Caleb Clarke,AJ Lam, ,P Spencer,
Zarn Sullivan,Cole Forbes ,Stephen Perofeta ,@Chris said in Blues 2025:
With Barrett coming back,Reiko staying does that mean someone Grindlay maybe ? has been let go most squads have 17 backs which is the normal it looks like 18 backs with Grindlay
Finlay Christie, Sam Nock, Taufa Funaki
Beuden Barrett ,Lucas Cashmore Harry Plummer,,
Corey Evans,,Rieko Ioane
Meihana Grindlay,,Bryce Heem
Mark Telea,Kade Banks
Caleb Clarke,AJ Lam, ,P Spencer,
Zarn Sullivan,Cole Forbes ,Stephen Perofeta ,I wonder if another franchise will try and snap up Rico Simpson. Blues seem to have an abundance of players that can play 10/15.
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@Chris said in Blues 2025:
With Barrett coming back,Reiko staying does that mean someone Grindlay maybe ? has been let go most squads have 17 backs which is the normal it looks like 18 backs with Grindlay
Finlay Christie, Sam Nock, Taufa Funaki
Beuden Barrett ,Lucas Cashmore Harry Plummer,,
Corey Evans,,Rieko Ioane
Meihana Grindlay,,Bryce Heem
Mark Telea,Kade Banks
Caleb Clarke,AJ Lam, ,P Spencer,
Zarn Sullivan,Cole Forbes ,Stephen Perofeta ,I wonder if another franchise will try and snap up Rico Simpson. Blues seem to have an abundance of players that can play 10/15.
@Canes4life said in Blues 2025:
@Chris said in Blues 2025:
With Barrett coming back,Reiko staying does that mean someone Grindlay maybe ? has been let go most squads have 17 backs which is the normal it looks like 18 backs with Grindlay
Finlay Christie, Sam Nock, Taufa Funaki
Beuden Barrett ,Lucas Cashmore Harry Plummer,,
Corey Evans,,Rieko Ioane
Meihana Grindlay,,Bryce Heem
Mark Telea,Kade Banks
Caleb Clarke,AJ Lam, ,P Spencer,
Zarn Sullivan,Cole Forbes ,Stephen Perofeta ,I wonder if another franchise will try and snap up Rico Simpson. Blues seem to have an abundance of players that can play 10/15.
A couple of Gaps around Canes and Crusaders both need another First Five.
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@Canes4life said in Blues 2025:
@Chris said in Blues 2025:
With Barrett coming back,Reiko staying does that mean someone Grindlay maybe ? has been let go most squads have 17 backs which is the normal it looks like 18 backs with Grindlay
Finlay Christie, Sam Nock, Taufa Funaki
Beuden Barrett ,Lucas Cashmore Harry Plummer,,
Corey Evans,,Rieko Ioane
Meihana Grindlay,,Bryce Heem
Mark Telea,Kade Banks
Caleb Clarke,AJ Lam, ,P Spencer,
Zarn Sullivan,Cole Forbes ,Stephen Perofeta ,I wonder if another franchise will try and snap up Rico Simpson. Blues seem to have an abundance of players that can play 10/15.
A couple of Gaps around Canes and Crusaders both need another First Five.
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@Chris Reiko Simpson is 18, and was named in the Auckland U 20 today, as far as I no he's contracted to Blues
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@Kirwan said in Blues 2025:
Back to talking about a good rugby team;
https://twitter.com/BluesRugbyTeam/status/1833670930591371698
Has he been playing for Auckland or is he injured?
@Canes4life said in Blues 2025:
@Kirwan said in Blues 2025:
Back to talking about a good rugby team;
https://twitter.com/BluesRugbyTeam/status/1833670930591371698
Has he been playing for Auckland or is he injured?
More about the Spencer signing below. He knocked back offers from the Highlanders, Crusaders and Chiefs. The Hurricanes probably didn't bother after they fired his dad a couple season's back.
