Since the sport of Rugby went professional in 1996, following the success of the 1995 Rugby World Cup, the Super 14 Rugby Competition (previously Super 12) has been attracting rugby fans from across the globe.

The Super 14, for those who aren’t sure, is an annual rugby competition played between regional teams of Australia, New Zealand and South Africa. The teams are made up of many famous All Blacks, Wallabies and Spring Boks and are a great way to see your favourite rugby star in action without spending a small fortune on international test matches. It’s a round robin competition where all teams play each other once, earning 4 points for a win, two for a draw and a bonus point is gained for scoring four or more tries in a game or for losing by less than 7 points.

After adding two more teams to the competition back in 2006, the name changed from the Super 12 to the Super 14 and there are now five teams from New Zealand and South Africa and four teams from Australia competing for the title. New Zealand teams have dominated the competition over the years winning 8 out of the 10 finals.

Games are played on a weekly basis and tickets are never usually more than $50 local currency (and there are many tickets for less)  so they are great way for tourists to get out and see some famous faces and local people supporting their team. It also gives you the excuse to paint your face crazy colours, get your game face on and show some support for your new found favourite team.

The Auckland Blues 2010 season is as follows:

19 March – Blues v Brumbies @ Auckland 7.35pm

27 March – Waratahs v Blues @ Sydney 7.40pm

3 April - Blues v Bulls @ Auckland 5.30pm

10 April - Blues v Stormers @ Auckland 5.30pm

17 April – Blues v Western Force @ Auckland 5.30pm

24 April – Sharks v Blues @ Durban 5.05pm

1 May – Cheetahs v Blues @ Bloemfontein 3.00pm

8 May - Lions v Blues @ Johannesburg 3.00pm

15 May - Blues v Chiefs @ Auckland 7.35pm

21 May – Semi-Final 1 – Teams TBC

29 May - Final – Winner SF1 v Winner SF2

(All games are in local time)

Nomads Auckland backpackers and Nomads Fat Camel Hostel will be selling tickets for all Blues games being played in Auckland (Eden Park) for the 2010 season and also have great central city accommodation at affordable rates for all those fans attending the rugby.

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3. Super 14 RUGBY! Auckland Blues Vs Western Force.
4. Auckland Rugby Season
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