The Auckland Blues triumphed over the Waikato Chiefs with a decisive 41-10 victory in the 2024 Super Rugby Pacific final. This win marks the Blues' first full Super Rugby title since 2003, ending a 20-year drought. The final, held at Eden Park, saw the Blues dominate from the start, leading 20-3 at halftime. The Chiefs, despite their efforts, were unable to overcome the Blues' formidable performance. The Blues' victory was highlighted by standout performances, including a notable contribution from Akira Ioane, who had an emotional sign-off in Auckland. This victory is particularly significant for the Blues, with players expressing deep pride and connection to their city and club.
What was meant to be a fortress at altitude became a happy hunting ground for the Glasgow Warriors. #BULvGLA https://t.co/olRrGlY4HD
βοΈ Glasgow Warriors prop Jamie Bhatti after #URC success at Loftus! https://t.co/s5mROxi5H0
Glasgow Warriors coach Franco Smith said they'll have a moment to savour their success after winning the United Rugby Championship title on Saturday. | @kaymorizm https://t.co/WrMHbsJ82p
'Every guy that came on for the Glasgow Warriors is international' #BULvGLA #URCFinal https://t.co/hz8ImFpKGA
Ice cold from the Glasgow prop π§ The Warriors defied the odds to win the URC in the Highveld. https://t.co/ev5Ukjcgh8
#BULvGLA - congratulations to @GlasgowWarriors A truly inspiring season and the execution to perfection of the game plan Shout out for replacement Henco Venter - thought his impact off the bench was superb
π£οΈ "I put a Super Rugby title above a World Cup, because of how much I love this city, how much I love this club, how much Iβve admired this club." #BLUvCHI π΅ Rieko Ioane sums up what the Blues' #SuperRugbyPacific final win means to him. https://t.co/2Gu2eSv81J
The Blues were in rampaging form in the final, and on the receiving end of that was a proud Chiefs outfit. Here's how they rated in the loss. #SuperRugbyPacific #BLUvCHI https://t.co/2KkSe4x3Jn
π£οΈ"Glasgow who produced a driving masterclass akin to that of the Victor Matfield-Bakkies Botha era" π Bulls v Glasgow: Five takeaways as the Warriors' maul 'masterclass' overcomes 'improbable' URC title run. #BULvGLA https://t.co/bIlPs1VH5o
π£οΈ "A performance worthy of the URC final, Dempsey was absolutely everywhere." π΄σ §σ ’σ ³σ £σ ΄σ Ώ Glasgow's player ratings following their #URC title win. #BULvGLA https://t.co/EECkdHf2Pl
RATINGS: The Vodacom Bulls let slip a golden opportunity to claim a first international title since 2010 as they lost at home to the Glasgow Warriors. Philip Bendon π¨βπ» rates the Bulls #BULvGLA | #URC | #URCFinal https://t.co/ZNzRhbYXa6
πGlasgow snatch the victory from the Bulls https://t.co/tztboPNCht
Three consecutive @URCOfficial finals in South Africa with four of the six finalists in them having been South African. But just one of those four finalists, @THESTORMERS in 2022, made it to the top step. @BlueBullsRugby fall short again. What a performance by @GlasgowWarriors
Cruel for the Bulls to lose that final at home but they've been so good all season and have brought so much to the competition. Won't make it any easier to take but Glasgow had to lift their game to another level to beat them today.
Glasgow once the clock hit 50 #BULvGLA #URC https://t.co/R3g2A6I0ru
78 mins. Bulls 16 Glasgow 21
63 mins Bulls 16 Glasgow 21. Maybe my Glasgow by eleven is still on.
Glasgow out Bullsing the Bulls at Loftus with those rolling mauls. #BULvGLA
4.6 - @BlueBullsRugby (4.6) & @GlasgowWarriors (4.1) are 2 of just 3 teams to have scored 4+ tries per game in this seasonβs #URC (also Leinster), while Glasgow are the only side to have conceded fewer than one try per game in the competition this term (1.9). Prolific. #URCFinal
134 - @GlasgowWarriors have made more carries (134), gained more metres (443), made more line breaks (7.2) & beaten more defenders (27.7) per game than any other #URC team this term, while @BlueBullsRugby are the only side to have gained 4+ metres/carry (4.1). Offence. #URCFinal
π΅ Blues brothers! What a way for Akira Ioane to sign off in Auckland. #BLUvCHI #SuperRugbyPacific https://t.co/jzW6jMaiad
By beating URC table-toppers Munster in their own backyard, Glasgow Warriors confirmed something the rest of the competition knew - they're tough nut to crack. | @Sport24news https://t.co/2S64ERnT3R
151 - @BristolBearsW have made more carries (151), metres (1071) & line breaks (10.6) per game than any other side in @ThePWR this season; in fact, they are responsible for 4 of the 5 highest carry metre totals recorded by a team in the league this term. Ferocious. #PWRFinal
π SUPER RUGBY PACIFIC CHAMPS The 20 year drought is over, the cup is back in Auckland π΅ #SuperRugbyPacific https://t.co/rVdqeY1mbq
π #SUPERRUGBYPACIFIC CHAMPIONS! https://t.co/VravQFrxmX
Blues crush Chiefs to win first full Super Rugby title since 2003: https://t.co/VkiR0sGo73
Blues blow away Chiefs to clinch Super Rugby title https://t.co/0zMNKqOJK5 https://t.co/LubZkTCt1S
#BREAKING Auckland Blues beat Waikato Chiefs 41-10 in Super Rugby final #AFPSports https://t.co/ioDtAg1thd
Selected individual Stats for the first half of the Super Rugby Pacific Final β° #SuperRugbyPacific #BLUvsCHI https://t.co/Guszbu5vTv
β±οΈ Half-time at Eden Park: π΅ Blues 20-3 Chiefsβ«οΈ #BLUvCHI π’ Follow the #SuperRugbyPacific final, live. π https://t.co/ri77gKpq3B https://t.co/Huae2jPSat
The stage is set and we are 80 minutes away from crowing the 2024 Super Rugby Champions π² - https://t.co/USAibncXoP #SuperRugbyPacific #BLUvCHI https://t.co/Z7Wuo3572M
π Are you ready for the #SuperRugbyPacific final? https://t.co/2Q0RtnCnOl
1 - The 2024 #SuperRugbyPacific Final between the Blues & Chiefs will the first time they've met at any stage during a finals series in @SuperRugby history; @BluesRugbyTeam have won four of their last five meetings (L1), including a 31-17 win when they last met. Battle. https://t.co/I5MN9kFAL4
Super Rugby's grand final is upon us! Here is your guide to where the game could be won and lost. #SuperRugbyPacific #BLUvCHI https://t.co/jvl8crbNRv
Which captain will be lifting this beauty this evening? #SuperRugbyPacific #BLUvCHI https://t.co/ULGXSSPeje
A look at the season stats of the teams ahead of the Super Rugby Final π² - https://t.co/USAibncXoP #SuperRugbyPacific #BLUvCHI https://t.co/AltvM8MjxN