Blues


Blues - Statistics
(as at 21/5/2012)

Provinces:Northland, North Harbour, Auckland
Location:
Auckland (1,416 million)
Home Venues:

1. Eden Park, Walters Road, Mt Eden, Auckland (Capacity: 50 000 after redevelopment)
2. North Harbour Stadium, Valley Road, Albany, North Shore City (Capacity: 25 000)
3. ITM Stadium, Whangarei (Capacity: 38 000)
Administration Office: PO Box 56-152, Auckland 3, New Zealand
Website: www.theblues.co.nz
Chairman:
Greg Muir
CEO: Andy Dalton
Coach: Pat Lam
Assistant Coaches:
Bryce Woodward
Skills Coach: Jeff Wilson
Scrum Coach: Mike Casey
Team Manager: Bryce Anderson
Strength & Condititioning Coach:
Mark Harvey
Captains: Keven Mealamu, Daniel Braid, Luke Braid
Doctor: Stephen Kara
Physiotherapist:
Mark Plummer
Analyst:
Troy Webber
Team media contact
/Head of Communications: Jo Coleman (Mobile phone: +64 (0) 274 297 309; Email: jo.coleman@aucklandrugby.co.nz )
Official Colours:

SUPER 15 strip: New Navy and Power Blue with white trim and logos.
AWAY STRIP: White with New Navy sleeves and Power Blue trim.
Honours:
Super 12 champions: 1996, 1997, 2003

 

INDEX
1. Players Statistics - 2012
2. Match Results - 2012
3. Match Resuts - 2011
4. Match Results - 2010
5. Match Results - 2009
6. Match Results - 2008
7. Overall Summary - 1996-2011
8. Players Profiles
9. Records

1. PLAYERS STATISTICS - 2012
Most Points in 2011: 137 - Luke McAlister
Most Tries in 2011: 8 - Rene Ranger

Points T C P D Total
Gareth Anscombe 2 12 19 1 94
Lachie Munro 2 2 7 0 35
Michael Hobbs 1 1 5 0 22
Benson Stanley 3 0 0 0 15
Piri Weepu 0 0 4 0 12
Luke Braid 2 0 0 0 10
Chris Lowrey 2 0 0 0 10
Charlie Faumunla 1 0 0 0 5
Michael Hobbs 1 0 0 0 5
Ma'a Nonu 1 0 0 0 5
Hadleigh Parkes 1 0 0 0 5
David Raikuna 1 0 0 0 5
Rene Ranger 1 0 0 0 5
Sherwin Stowers 1 0 0 0 5
Tony Woodcock 1 0 0 0 5
Rudi Wulf 1 0 0 0 5
Tries
5 -
4 -
3 Benson Stanley
2 Gareth Anscombe
Luke Braid
Chris Lowrey
Lachie Munro
1 Charlie Faumunla
Michael Hobbs
Alby Mathewson
Ma'a Nonu
Hadleigh Parkes
David Raikuna
Rene Ranger
Sherwin Stowers
Tony Woodcock
Rudi Wulf

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2. MATCH RESULTS - 2012

Date Opponent Venue & Local Kick-off Time Result Tries League pts
3/2/2012 Hurricanes Whangarei 36-22 6-1 Pre-season
13/2/2012 Rebels Melbourne 31-21 4-2 Pre-season
17/2/2012 Highlanders Eden Park, Auckland 29-12 420 Pre-season
24/2/2012 Crusaders Eden Park, Auckland (19:35) 18-19 2-1 1
2/3/2012 Chiefs Waikato Stadium, Hamilton (19:35) 14-29 1-4 0
10/3/2012 Bulls Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria (19:10) 29-23 2-3 4
16/3/2012 Stormers Newlands, Cape Town (19:10) 17-27 2-2 0
23/3/2012 Hurricanes Eden Park, Auckland (19:35) 25-27 1-4 1
31/3/2012 BYE - 0-0 0-0 4
5/4/2012 Rebels AAMI Park, Melbourne (19:40) 23-34 2-3 0
13/4/2012 Sharks Eden Park, Auckland (19:35) 23-29 2-4 1
20/4/2012 Highlanders Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin (19:35) 27-30 2-2 1
27/4/2012 Reds Eden Park, Auckland (19:35) 11-23 1-3 0
4/5/2012 Hurricanes Westpac Stadium, Wellington (19:35) 19-35 1-5 0
11/5/2012 Lions Eden Park, Auckland (19:35) 25-3 3-0 4
19/5/2012 Crusaders Rugby League Park, Christchurch (19:35) 12-59 2-9 0
26/5/2012 Highlanders Eden Park, Auckland (19:35) 0-0 0-0 0
2/6/2012 Chiefs Eden Park, Auckland (19:35) 0-0 0-0 0
30/6/2012 BYE - 0-0 0-0 0
7/7/2012 Western Force Eden Park, Auckland (19:35) 0-0 0-0 0
14/7/2012 Brumbies Canberra Stadium, Canberra (15:30) 0-0 0-0 0
20-21/7/2012 - - 0-0 0-0 Qualifier Round
27-28/7/2012 - - 0-0 0-0 Semi-finals
4/8/2012 - - 0-0 0-0 FINAL

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3. MATCH RESULTS - 2011

Date Opponent Venue & Local Kick-off Time Result Tries League pts
19/2/2011 Crusaders Eden Park, Auckland (19:35) 24-22 3-2 4
26/2/2011 Sharks Absa Stadium, Durban (17:05) 12-26 0-2 0
4/3/2011 Lions Coca-Cola Park, Johannesburg (19:10) 41-32 5-4 5
12/3/2011 Western Force nib Stadium, Perth (19:05) 22-22 1-1 2
19/3/2011 Hurricanes Eden Park, Auckland (19:35) 41-17 5-1 5
26/3/2011 Chiefs Waikato Stadium, Hamilton (19:35) 16-13 1-2 4
2/4/2011 Cheetahs Eden Park, Auckland (17:30) 29-22 4-3 5
9/4/2011 BYE - - - 4
16/4/2011 Waratahs Eden Park, Auckland (19:35) 31-17 5-3 5
22/4/2011 Rebels Eden Park, Auckland (19:35) 40-23 6-2 5
29/4/2011 Highlanders Carisbrook, Dunedin (19:35) 15-10 0-1 4
6/5/2011 Hurricanes WestPac Stadium, Wellington (19:35) 17-11 1-1 4
13/5/2011 Reds Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane (19:40) 31-37 4-4 2
20/5/2011 Stormers Eden Park, Auckland (19:35) 26-28 2-3 1
28/5/2011 BYE - - - 4
4/6/2011 Chiefs Eden Park, Auckland (19:35) 11-16 1-1 1
11/6/2011 Crusaders AMI Stadium, Christchurch (19:35) 16-23 2-3 1
17/6/2011 Highlanders Eden Park, Auckland (19:35) 33-16 3-2 4
24/6/2011 Waratahs Eden Park, Auckland (19:35) 26-13 2-2 QUARTER-FINAL
2/7/2011 Reds Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane (19:40) 13-30 1-4 SEMI-FINAL

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4. MATCH RESULTS - 2010

Date Opponent Venue & Local Kick-off Time Result Tries League pts
23/1/2010 Hurricanes Mangatainoka 19-17 3-3 Warm-up
29/1/2010 Chiefs North Harbour, Albany 31-21 5-3 Warm-up
4/2/2010 Crusaders Motueka 11-21 2-3 Warm-up
12/2/2010 Hurricanes North Harbour, Albany: 08:35 20-34 2-1 0
19/2/2010 Highlanders Carisbrook, Dunedin: 08:35 19-15 3-2 4
27/2/2010 Reds Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane: 10:40 27-18 4-2 5
6/3/2010 Crusaders AMI Stadium, Christchuirch: 08:35 20-33 1-3 0
19/3/2010 Brumbies Eden Park, Auckland: 08:35 39-34 5-3 5
27/3/2010 Waratahs Sydney Football Stadium, Sydney: 10:40 32-39 4-5 2
3/4/2010 Bulls Eden Park, Auckland: 06:30 32-17 2-1 4
10/4/2010 Stormers Eden Park, Auckland: 07:30 21-33 3-3 0
17/4/2010 Western Force Eden Park, Auckland: 07:30 38-17 6-2 5
24/4/2010 Sharks Absa Stadium, Durban: 17:05 10-23 1-1 0
1/5/2010 Cheetahs Vodacom Park, Bloemfontein: 15:00 32-36 4-5 2
8/5/2010 Lions Coca-Cola Park, Johannesburg: 19:10 56-14 7-2 5
15/5/2010 Chiefs Eden Park, Auckland: 09:35 30-20 5-2 5

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5. MATCH RESULTS - 2009

Date Opponent Venue & Local Kick-off Time Result Tries League pts
17/1/2009 Chiefs Growers Stadium, Pukekohe 17-21 2-3 Warm-up
23/1/2009 Hurricanes North Harbour Stadium, Albany 14-19 2-3 Warm-up
30/1/2009 Reds Waitakere Stadium, Auckland 26-24 4-4 Warm-up
5/2/2009 Highlanders North Harbour Stadium, Albany 45-34 0 Warm-up
13/2/2009 Western Force Subiaco Oval, Perth: 19:40 25-19 4-3 5
21/2/2009 Bulls Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria: 17:00 26-59 4-7 1
28/2/2009 Stormers Newlands, Cape Town: 19:10 14-8 1-1 4
7/3/2009 Sharks Eden Park, Auckland: 17:30 31-35 3-4 1
13/3/2009 Cheetahs North Harbour Stadium, Albany: 19:35 46-12 6-2 5
21/3/2009 Chiefs Waikato Stadium, Hamilton: 19:35 34-63 5-9 1
27/3/2009 Waratahs Eden Park, Auckland: 19:35 22-27 3-3 1
10/4/2009 Lions Eden Park, Auckland: 19:35 36-12 6-2 5
17/4/2009 Highlanders Eden Park, Auckland: 19:35 26-6 4-0 5
25/4/2009 Reds Eden Park, Auckland: 17:30 24-31 4-4 2
1/5/2009 Hurricanes WestPac Stadium, Wellington: 19:35 27-45 4-6 1
9/5/2009 Brumbies Canberra Stadium, Canberra: 19:40 15-37 2-5 0
16/5/2009 Crusaders Eden Park, Auckland: 19:35 13-15 1-0 1

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6. MATCH RESULTS - 2008

Date Opponent Venue & SA Kick-off Time Result Tries League pts
31/1/2008 Reds Ballymore 25-19 3-3 Warm-up
8/2/2008 Highlanders Dunedin 21-42 3-6 Warm-up
16/2/2008 Chiefs Auckland (08:35) 32-14 4-1 5
23/2/2008 Lions Johannesburg (19:05) 55-10 7-1 5
1/3/2008 Cheetahs Bloemfontein (17:00) 50-26 7-4 5
8/3/2008 Sharks Durban (19:10) 17-22 2-3 1
15/3/2008 Western Force North Harbour (06:30) 17-27 2-3 0
22/3/2008 Stormers Auckland (06:30) 17-14 1-1 4
29/3/2008 Bulls Auckland (08:35) 23-21 2-3 4
5/4/2008 Waratahs Sydney (11:40) 16-37 2-5 0
12/4/2008 Brumbies Auckland (09:35) 11-16 1-1 1
25/4/2008 Crusaders Christchurch (09:35) 22-26 3-4 1
3/5/2008 Reds Brisbane (11:40) 35-22 4-3 5
10/5/2008 Highlanders Dunedin (09:35) 40-15 5-2 5
16/5/2008 Hurricanes Auckland (09:35) 19-17 1-2 4

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7. OVERALL SUPER RUGBY SUMMARY - 1996-2011

Year & Coach Played Won Lost Draw Pts F Pts A Tries F Tries A League points

Super 12

1996 - Graham Henry 13 10 3 0 501 385 70 44 41
1997 - Graham Henry 13 12 0 1 513 326 66 37 50
1998 - Graham Henry 13 10 3 0 438 349 54 28 43
1999 - Jed Rowlands 11 4 6 1 202 201 15 17 23
2000 - Gordon Hunter 11 6 5 0 300 262 37 27 30
2001 - Frank Oliver 11 4 7 0 243 298 27 27 21
2002 - Peter Sloane 11 6 5 0 318 249 37 26 29
2003 - Peter Sloane 13 12 1 0 456 223 61 25 49
2004 - Peter Sloane 11 6 4 1 337 309 44 37 32
2005 - Peter Sloane 11 6 5 0 243 216 30 26 27
SUPER 12 TOTAL 118 76 39 3 3551 2818 441 294 345

Super 14

2006 - David Nucifora 13 6 7 0 290 348 32 38 29
2007 - David Nucifora 14 9 5 0 373 269 43 23 42
2008 - David Nucifora 13 8 5 0 354 267 41 33 40
2009 - Pat Lam 13 5 8 0 339 369 47 46 32
2010 - Pat Lam 13 7 6 0 376 323 47 32 37
SUPER 14 TOTAL 66 35 31 0 1732 1586 210 172 180

New Zealand Conference
(Super 15 since 2011)

2011 - Pat Lam 18 11 6 1 444 378 46 41 60(x)
2012 - Pat Lam (56) 12 2 10 0 243 337 21 40 16(x)
SUPER 15 TOTAL 30 13 16 1 687 715 67 81 76(x)

OVERALL TOTAL

- 214 124 86 4 5970 5119 718 547 601(x)

(+) Including league points via BYES

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8. PLAYERS PROFILES

Name Province Birthdate Position Height Weight
Gareth Anscombe Auckland 10/5/1991 Flyhalf 1.84m 88kg
Anthony Boric North Harbour 27/12/1983 Lock/flank 2.00m 110kg
Daniel Braid Auckland 13/2/1981 Loose forward 1.83m 100kg
Luke Braid
(CAPTAIN)
Bay of  Plenty 5/10/1988 Loose forward 1.85m 101kg
Charlie Faumuina Auckland 24/12/1986 Prop 1.84m 123kg
Michael Hobbs Wellington 18/10/1987 Fly/scrumhalf 1.87m 92kg
Jerome Kaino Auckland 6/4/1983 Loose forward 1.96m 105kg
Chris Lowrey Auckland 15/8/1986 Loose forward 1.93m 110kg
Tevita Mailau Auckland 25/4/1985 Prop 1.81m 113kg
Pauliasi Manu Auckland 23/12/1987 Prop 1.80m 115kg
Alby Mathewson Auckland 13/12/1985 Scrumhalf 1.79m 93kg
Tom McCartney Auckland 6/9/1985 Hooker/prop 1.85m 110kg
Keven Mealamu* Auckland 20/3/1979 Hooker 1.81m 106kg
Brad Mika Auckland 2/6/1981 Loose forward 1.98m 119kg
George Moala Auckland 5/11/1990 Wing 1.87m 105kg
Liaki Moli Auckland 4/1/1990 Lock 1.98m 114kg
Lachie Munro Northland 27/11/1986 Utility back 1.80m 90kg
Ma'a Nonu Wellington 21/5/1982 Centre 1.82m 104kg
Filo Paulo North Harbour 6/11/1987 Lock/loose forward 2.00m 119kg
David Raikuna North Harbour 18/8/1987 Utility back 1.84m 96kg
Rene Ranger Northland 30/9/1986 Wing/centre 1.83m 101kg
Peter Saili Auckland 4/1/1988 Loose forward 1.89m 111kg
Benson Stanley Auckland 11/9/1984 Centre 1.85m 98kg
Sherwin Stowers Counties Manukau 19/5/1986 Wing 1.78m 90kg
Angus Ta'avao Auckland 22/3/1990 Prop 1.94m 124kg
Isaia Toeava Auckland 15/1/1986 Utility back 1.81m 96kg
Piri Weepu Wellington 7/9/1983 Scrum/flyhalf 1.78m 94kg
Ali Williams Auckland 3/4/1981 Lock 202m 112kg
Tony Woodcock North Harbour 27/1/1981 Prop 1.84m 118kg
Rudi Wulf North Harbour 2/2/1984 Wing/fullback 1.82m 98kg

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9. RECORDS

Individual
Most points in a match (+20)
29 Gareth Anscombe (vs Bulls: Pretoria - 2012)
27 Adrian Cashmore (vs Highlanders: Auckland - 1998)
26 Stephen Brett (vs Lions: Johannesburg - 2010)
24 Adrian Cashmore (vs Bulls: Auckland - 1998)
23 Carlos Spencer (vs Western Province: Auckland - 1996)
23 Nick Evans (vs Highlanders: Dunedin - 2008)
21 Jimmy Gopperth (vs Sharks: Auckland - 2009)
20 Adrian Cashmore
vs Natal: Durban - 1996
vs Northern Transvaal: Pretoria - 1997
20 Carlos Spencer (vs Natal: Auckland - 1997)
20 Adrian Cashmore (vs Chiefs: Auckland - 1998)
20 Joeli Vidiri (vs Bulls: Auckland - 2000)
20 Adrian Cashmore (vs Sharks: Durban - 2000)
20 James Arlidge (vs Bulls: Pretoria - 2001)
20 Doug Howlett (vs Hurricanes: Wellington - 2002)
20 Malili Muliaina (vs Bulls: Auckland - 2002)
20 Carlos Spencer (vs Bulls: Auckland - 2002)
Most points in a season
184 Adrian Cashmore (1998)
150 Nick Evans (2008)
143 Carlos Spencer (2003)
141 Stephen Brett (2010)
137 Luke McAllister (2011)
129 Adrian Cashmore (1997)
118 Adrian Cashmore (1999)
104 Carlos Spencer (1997)
104 Jimmy Gopperth (2009)
103 Isa Nacewa (2007)
99 Luke McAllister (2005)
98 Adrian Cashmore (2000)
98 Carlos Spencer (2002)
96 Carlos Spencer (2004)
94 Gareth Anscombe (2012)
82 Carlos Spencer (1996)
80 Isa Nacewa (2006)
76 Adrian Cashmore (1996)
74 Luke McAllister (2006)
70 James Arlidge (2001)
68 Jimmy Gopperth (2009)
Most points in a career
608 Carlos Spencer (1996-2005)
605 Adrian Cashmore (1996-2000)
389 Luke McAlister (2004-2007; 2010-2011)
275 Doug Howlett
Blues - 1999-2007: 275
Hurricanes - 1998: 5
Highlanders - 1997: 15
TOTAL: 295
215 Joeli Vidiri (1996-2001)
208 Isa Nacewa (2005-2008)
191 Stephen Brett
Blues - 2010-2011: 191
Crusaders - 2006-2009 - 164
TOTAL: 355
Most tries in match (+3)
4 Joeli Vidiri (vs Bulls: Auckland - 2000)
4 Doug Howlett (vs Hurricanes: Wellington - 2002)
4 Malili Muliaina (vs Bulls: Auckland - 2002)
3 Joeli Vidiri (vs Waratahs: Auckland - 1996)
3 Mark Carter (vs Stormers: Auckland - 1998)
3 Doug Howlett (vs Hurricanes: Wellington - 2002)
3 Rupeni Caucaunibuca (vs Crusaders: Christchurch - 2004)
3 Rua Tipoki (vs Western Force: Auckland - 2006)
3 Joe Rokocoko
vs Cheetahs: Bloemfontein - 2008
vs Western Force: Auckland - 2010
Most tries in a season (+7)
12 Doug Howlett (2003)
10 Joeli Vidiri (1996)
10 Joeli Vidiri (1997)
10 Joeli Vidiri (1998)
10 Doug Howlett (2002)
9 Andrew Blowers (1996)
9 Joe Rokocoko (2010)
8 Rupeni Caucaunibuca (2003)
8 Jonah Lomu (1996)
8 Rene Ranger (2010; 2011)
7 Carlos Spencer (1997)
7 Doug Howlett (2004)
7 Joe Rokocoko (2009)
7 Isaia Toeava (2009)
7 Jared Payne (2011)
Most tries in a career
55 Doug Howlett
Blues - 1999-2007: 55
Hurricanes - 1998: 1
Highlanders - 1997: 3
TOTAL: 59 - Super record
43 Joeli Vidiri (1996-2000)
40 Joe Rokocoko (2003-2006; 2008-2011)
25 Carlos Spencer (1996-2005)
19 Rudi Wulf (2005-2012)
18 Rene Ranger (2009-2012)
18 Isaia Toeava
Blues - 2007-2010: 18;
Hurricanes - 2006: 3
TOTAL: 21
16 Alby Mathewson (2007-2012)
16 Mils Muliaina (2001-2005)
16 Anthony Tuitavake (2006-2009)
15 Rupeni Caucaunibuca (2002-2004)
15 Troy Flavell (1998-2008)
14 Andrew Blowers (1996-2000)
14 Eroni Clarke (1996-2000)
14 Jonah Lomu (1996-1998)
14 Xavier Rush (1999-2005)
13 Adrian Cashmore (1996-2000)
13 Isa Nacewa (2005-2008)
11 Ron Cribb (1999-2003)
10 Keven Mealamu (1999-2012)
10 Junior Tonu'u (1996-1999)
10 Penalty Tries
Team
Most points in a match (+40)
74 beat Stormers 74-28 (Auckland - 1998)
65 beat Bulls 65-24 (Auckland - 2002)
63 beat Golden Lions 63-22 (Auckland - 1997)
62 beat Reds 62-20 (Whangarei - 2003)
60 beat Hurricanes 60-7 (Wellington - 2002)
56 beat Waratahs 56-44 (Auckland - 1996)
56 beat Bulls
56-28 (Pretoria - 2003)
56-19 (Albany - 2004)
56 beat Lions 56-14 (Johannesburg - 2010)
55 beat Natal 55-36 (Auckland - 1997)
54 beat Bulls 54-11 (Auckland - 2000)
51 beat Highlanders 51-29 (Pukekohe - 1996)
50 beat Highlanders 50-22 (Auckland - 2004)
50 beat Cheetahs 50-26 (Bloemfontein - 2008)
49 beat Crusaders 49-18 (Christchurch - 1996)
49 beat Reds 49-26 (Auckland - 1997)
48 beat Western Province (Auckland - 1996)
48 beat Northern Transvaal 48-11 (Auckland - 1996)
47 beat Waratahs 47-25 (Auckland - 1998)
46 beat Cheetahs 46-12 (Albany - 2009)
45 beat Natal 45-21 (Auckland - 1996)
45 beat Highlanders 45-28 (Dunedin - 1997)
45 beat Hurricanes 45-42 (Auckland - 1998)
45 beat Hurricanes 45-34 (Wellington - 1998)
42 beat Brumbies 42-21 (Auckland - 2003)
41 beat Brumbies 41-29 (Pukekohe - 1997)
41 beat Highlanders 41-22 (Auckland - 1998)
41 beat Brumbies 41-15 (Auckland - 2003)
41 beat Lions 41-14 (Auckland - 2007)
41 beat Lions 41-32 (Johannesburg - 2011)
41 beat Hurricanes 41-17 (Auckland - 2011)
40 drew with Northern Transvaal (Pretoria - 1997)
40 beat Highlanders 40-15 (Dunedin 2008)
40 beat Rebels 40-23 (North Harbour 2011)
Biggest victory (+30)
53 beat Hurricanes 60-7 (Wellington - 2002)
46 beat Stormers 74-28 (Auckland - 1998)
43 beat Bulls 54-11 (Auckland - 2000)
42 beat Reds 62-20 (Whangarei - 2003)
42 beat Lions 56-14 (Johannesburg - 2010)
41 beat Golden Lions 63-22 (Auckland - 1997)
41 beat Bulls 65-24 (Auckland - 2002)
37 beat Northern Transvaal 48-11 (Auckland - 1996)
37 beat Bulls 56-19 (Albany - 2004)
34 beat Crusaders 39-5 (Albany - 2003)
34 beat Cheetahs 46-12 (Albany - 2009)
31 beat Crusaders 49-18 (Christchurch - 1996)
31 beat Western Force 39-8 (Auckland - 2006)
Most points conceded in a match (+40)
63 lost to Chiefs 34-63 (Hamilton - 2009)
59 lost to Bulls 26-59 (Pretoria - 2009)
59 lost to Crusaders 12-59 (Christchurch - 2012)
51 lost to Stormers 23-51 (Auckland - 2004)
50 lost to Reds 13-50 (Brisbane - 1996)
46 lost to Brumbies 25-46 (Canberra - 2002)
45 lost to Hurricanes 27-45 (Wellington - 2009)
44 beat Waratahs 56-44 (Auckland - 1996)
44 lost to Brumbies 27-44 (Canberra - 2004)
43 lost to Waratahs 9-43 (Sydney - 2006)
42 beat Hurricanes 45-42 (Auckland - 1997)
41 lost to Sharks 27-41 (Auckland - 2001)
41 lost to Crusaders 19-41 (Auckland - 2005)
40 lost to Brumbies 34-40 (Canberra - 1996)
40 drew 40-40 with Northern Transvaal (Pretoria - 1997)
40 lost to Bulls 19-40 (Pretoria - 2007)
Biggest defeats (+25)
47 lost to Crusaders 12-59 (Christchurch - 2012)
37 lost to Reds 13-50 (Brisbane - 1996)
34 lost to Waratahs 9-43 (Sydney - 2006)
33 lost to Bulls 26-59 (Pretoria - 2009)
29 lost to Crusaders 10-39 (Christchurch - 2006)
29 lost to Chiefs 34-63 (Hamilton - 2009)
28 lost to Stormers 23-51 (Auckland - 2004)
Most tries in a match (+6)
11 beat Stormers 74-28 (Auckland - 1998)
10 beat Golden Lions 63-22 (Auckland - 1997)
9 beat Bulls 65-24 (Auckland - 2002)
9 beat Reds 62-20 (Whangarei - 2003)
9 beat Bulls
56-28 (Pretoria - 2003)
56-19 (Albany - 2004)
8 beat Crusaders 49-18 (Christchurch - 1996)
8 beat Waratahs 56-44 (Auckland - 1996)
8 beat Northern Transvaal 48-11 (Auckland - 1996)
8 beat Bulls 54-11 (Auckland - 2000)
8 beat Hurricanes 60-7 (Auckland - 2002)
7 beat Highlanders 51-29 (Pukekohe - 1996)
7 beat Highlanders 45-28 (Dunedin - 1997)
7 beat Waratahs 47-25 (Auckland - 1998)
7 beat Highlanders 50-22 (Auckland - 2004)
7 beat Cheetahs 50-26 (Bloemfontein - 2008)
7 beat Lions 56-14 (Johannesburg - 2010)
6 beat Western Province 48-30 (Auckland - 1996)
6 beat Natal 45-21 (Auckland - 1996)
6 beat Reds 49-26 (Auckland - 1997)
6 beat Brumbies 41-29 (Pukekohe - 1997)
6 beat Hurricanes 45-42 (Auckland - 1997)
6 beat Hurricanes 45-34 (Wellington - 1998)
6 beat Brumbies 42-21 (Auckland - 2003)
6 beat Crusaders 38-29 (Christchurch - 2004)
6 beat Stormers 37-24 (Cape Town - 2005)
6 beat Western Force 39-8 (Auckland - 2006)
6 beat Lions 41-14 (Auckland - 2007)
beat Lions 36-12 (Auckland - 2009)
6 beat Cheetahs 46-12 (Albany - 2009)
6 beat Rebels 40-23 (North Harbour - 2011)
Most tries conceded in a match (+6)
9 lost to Chiefs 34-63 (Hamilton - 2009)
9 lost to Crusaders 12-59 (Christchurch - 2012)
8 lost to Stormers 23-51 (Auckland - 2004)
7 lost to Reds 13-50 (Brisbane - 1996)
7 lost to Bulls 26-59 (Pretoria - 2009)
6 beat Waratahs 56-44 (Auckland - 1996)
6 beat Natal 55-36 (Auckland - 1997)
6 lost to Crusaders 19-41 (Auckland - 2005)
6 lost to Hurricanes 27-45 (Wellington - 2009)
Most points in a season (+300)
513 1997 (13 games)
501 1996 (13 games)
456 2003 (13 games)
444 2011 (18 games)
438 1998 (13 games)
376 2010 (13 games)
373 2007 (14 games)
354 2008 (13 games)
339 2009 (13 games)
337 2004 (11 games)
315 2002 (11 games)
300 2000 (11 games)
Most tries in a season (+40)
70 1996 (13 games - Super 12 record)
66 1997 (13 games)
61 2003 (13 games)
54 1998 (13 games)
47 2009 (13 games)
2010 (13 games)
46 2011 (18 games)
44 2004 (11 games)
43 2007 (14 games)
41 2008 (13 games)
Most consecutive matches without defeat
16 11/5/1996 - 30/5/1997

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