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Blues recruit Pita Ahki feels he's wiser and more experienced for his time in the Northern Hemisphere

26 December 2025

Blues recruit Pita Ahki feels he's wiser and more experienced for his time in the Northern Hemisphere

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An unexpected farewell from his French legion of fans was a special moment to Pita Ahki
	26 Dec: An unexpected farewell from his French legion of fans was a special moment to Pita Ahki ... more

A return to the Blues after 11 seasons for Pita Ahki was made possible thanks to Reiko Ioane
	26 Dec: A return to the Blues after 11 seasons for Pita Ahki was made possible thanks to Reiko Ioane ... more

Crusaders coach Rob Penney's revealed what's on his 'Dear Santa' wish list as he plots their Super Rugby title defence in 2026
	25 Dec: Crusaders coach Rob Penney's revealed what's on his 'Dear Santa' wish list as he plots their Super Rugby title defence in 2026... more

Kiwi high jumper Hamish Kerr is giving a sneak peek into the weekly schedule of a world champion
	25 Dec: Kiwi high jumper Hamish Kerr is giving a sneak peek into the weekly schedule of a world champion... more

A new season, but the goals for Scott Dixon remain the same
	25 Dec: A new season, but the goals for Scott Dixon remain the same... more

Whitney Hansen will mix business with relaxation over the Christmas break
	25 Dec: Whitney Hansen will mix business with relaxation over the Christmas break... more

A shorter than usual Christmas break for newly appointed Black Ferns rugby coach Whitney Hansen
	25 Dec: A shorter than usual Christmas break for newly appointed Black Ferns rugby coach Whitney Hansen... more

All Blacks prop Ofa Tu'ungafasi is embracing his role as a locker room leader for the Blues
	25 Dec: All Blacks prop Ofa Tu'ungafasi is embracing his role as a locker room leader for the Blues... more

Four-time Formula One world drivers champion Max Verstappen has revealed he won't carry any scars from this season
	24 Dec: Four-time Formula One world drivers champion Max Verstappen has revealed he won't carry any scars from this season... more

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