Founded in 1874, the club has a prestigious history, and it boasts 31 Galbraith Shield titles including a record period of eight in a row.

The club also has a strong women's rugby team.

[1] Blues has had many players achieve Southland Stags honours as well as a number of All Blacks and other New Zealand representatives.

The club has also had a representative of the New Zealand women's national rugby union team (Black Ferns), Amy Rule.

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