Super Rugby Trans-Tasman: The Blues are in first place after Round 1

After a thrilling first round of the Super Rugby Trans-Tasman competition, the Blues, the Highlanders and the Hurricanes all have 5 points each but due to points difference, the Blues are in first place.

The Highlanders and Hurricanes are in second and third place respectively, while the Super Rugby Aotearoa champions, the Crusaders are in fourth place with 4 points.

The Chiefs are in fifth place with 4 points, and the Western Force and the Brumbies follow with 1 point each.

This week, the Hurricanes will play the Rebels at 7.05pm Friday, the Western Force will face the Highlanders at 9.45pm Friday, the Blues will take on the Waratahs at 4.35pm Saturday, the Chiefs will meet the Brumbies at 7.05m Saturday and the Crusaders will face the Reds at 9.45pm Saturday.

[Source: Superrugby]