Invercargill Rugby Club (Blues)

Invercargill Rugby Club (Blues) is an amateur rugby team that plays in the Premier Division of Southland Club Rugby. Founded in 1874, the club has a prestigious history, and it boasts 31 Galbraith Shield titles including a record period of 8 in a row. Blues has had many All Blacks and NZ representatives including their most recent All Black in Elliot Dixon, joined by Simon Culhane, David Henderson, Kendrick Lynn, James Wilson. Notable current players include Tavui Samu, Mike Stewart, Bill Fukufuku and Ben Soper along with stalwarts of the club Daniel Townson, Micheal Peterson, Sam Winsloe and Pehi Te Phare. Blues last won the Galbraith Shield against Star winning 24 - 22.