Super Rugby Aupiki: Blues back to winning ways with big victory over Chiefs Manawa
The Blues secured a decisive victory over the Chiefs Manawa in the Super Rugby Aupiki competition. The win marks a return to form for the Blues after a period of poor results.
Why it matters
The match highlights the competitive landscape of women's professional rugby in New Zealand and the Blues' efforts to remain a top-tier team.
The Blues are back to winning ways after piling more misery on the Chiefs Manawa who remain without a victory this season.
The Blues were in desperate need of a win after slipping up against Hurricanes Poua and Matatū in their past two outings and made it clear in Whangārei they’re still one of the top teams in the competition.
The Blues came out of the blocks firing, building up early pressure and forcing the Chiefs Manawa into an early mistake near their own try line, where the home side confidently chose to take a scrum off a penalty.
That confidence paid off with a series of strong runs and quick phases finished off by Maama Vaipulu forcing her way over the line to put her team up after just the fifth minute.
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