The Blues have gotten off to a strong start to the 2026 Super Rugby Aupiki season picking up back to back wins.

They edged past the Chiefs Manawa in a thriller in Hamilton last weekend 27-26, however this weekend will be their biggest challenge of the season so far.

They take on Matatu in a grand final rematch at the All In round in Pukekohe and there will be stars all over the park. 

Maia Roos is the captain of the Blues, she joined Adam to discuss.

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The Blues have gotten off to a strong start to the 2026 Super Rugby Aupiki season picking up back to back wins.
They edged past the Chiefs Manawa in a thriller in Hamilton last weekend 27-26, however this weekend will be their biggest challenge of the season so far.
They take on Matatu in a grand final rematch at the All In round in Pukekohe and there will be stars all over the park.&nbsp;
Maia Roos is the captain of the Blues, she joined Adam to discuss.
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Maia Roos: Blues star on the start of the 2026 Super Rugby Aupiki season

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After a strong showing in the first day of the third test against England, the Black Caps have not seen as much success in day 2.

Heading to the crease at 363/4 they would have liked to get up towards 500 runs but were bowled out for 438, with the only real contribution coming from Tom Blundell with 30 of 67.

The English batted well to round out the day - Ben Duckett scored a quickfire 113 of 99 balls while Jacob Bethell and Joe Root are still at the crease sitting on 74* and 21* respectively. They closed the day sitting on 223/2.

Jon Norman is a cricket commentator with talkSPORT in England, he joined Adam to discuss.

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After a strong showing in the first day of the third test against England, the Black Caps have not seen as much success in day 2.
Heading to the crease at 363/4 they would have liked to get up towards 500 runs but were bowled out for 438, with the only real contribution coming from Tom Blundell with 30 of 67.
The English batted well to round out the day - Ben Duckett scored a quickfire 113 of 99 balls while Jacob Bethell and Joe Root are still at the crease sitting on 74* and 21* respectively. They closed the day sitting on 223/2.
Jon Norman is a cricket commentator with talkSPORT in England, he joined Adam to discuss.
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Jon Norman: talkSPORT cricket commentator on the Black Caps' clash against England

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The New Zealand Under 20 rugby side's World Championship campaign is set to begin tonight as they take on Japan in Kutaisi, Georgia. 

Bradley Tocker is playing on the blindside for the side, he joined Adam to discuss.

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The New Zealand Under 20 rugby side's World Championship campaign is set to begin tonight as they take on Japan in Kutaisi, Georgia.&nbsp;
Bradley Tocker is playing on the blindside for the side, he joined Adam to discuss.
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Bradley Tocker: NZ Under 20 rugby player ahead of the World Championship season

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After 10 rounds of action, the ANZ Premiership Grand Final is tonight and it's clear it's being contested by the two best teams this season. 

The Northern Mystics and the Southern Steel are facing off at The Trusts Arena in Auckland with hopes of being crowned the 2026 champion.

Michaela Sokolich-Beatson is the captain of the Mystics, she joined Adam to discuss

After 10 rounds of action, the ANZ Premiership Grand Final is tonight and it's clear it's being contested by the two best teams this season.&nbsp;
The Northern Mystics and the Southern Steel are facing off at The Trusts Arena in Auckland with hopes of being crowned the 2026 champion.
Michaela Sokolich-Beatson is the captain of the Mystics, she joined Adam to discuss

Michaela Sokolich-Beatson: Mystics captain speaks ahead of ANZ Premiership Grand Final

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Maia Roos: Blues star on the start of the 2026 Super Rugby Aupiki season

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