12 Jun 2020

Super Rugby: Is it Auckland Blues' time to shine again?

From Checkpoint, 6:26 pm on 12 June 2020

New Zealand fans starved of live sports will welcome the return of rugby this weekend, as the Super Rugby Aotearoa competition kicks off in front of some big crowds.

Saturday night's opening match pits the Highlanders against the Chiefs in Dunedin, before the Blues host the Hurricanes at Eden Park on Sunday afternoon.

A combined crowd of more than 60,000 is expected across the two games. The Blues have made some big name signings - including Beauden Barrett, who will start at fullback on Sunday, and Dan Carter.

Is this finally their time to shine after 16 years without a title? Rugby reporter Joe Porter has the story.