Gordon Hunter Memorial Trophy

The Gordon Hunter Memorial Trophy is contested between the Blues and Highlanders as a part of some regular season Super Rugby fixtures between the two sides. The trophy is awarded in memory of Gordon Hunter, who had been head coach of both teams prior to his passing in 2002. The Blues currently lead in all-time wins with nine victories to the Highlanders five. Prior to 2013, the trophy was contested every time the two teams met, but with the introduction of the conference system meaning there are 2 meetings per regular season, the decision was made that the trophy would only be contested in matches hosted by the holders. The Highlanders currently hold the trophy after winning both matches in the 2012 season.

Past Winners

The following table summarises the results between the two sides since the trophy was first contested in 2002.

Season Round Home Score Away
2002 11 Blues 13 - 20 Highlanders
2003 7 Highlanders 22 - 11 Blues
2004 12 Blues 50 - 22 Highlanders
2005 1 Highlanders 14 - 30 Blues
2006 2 Highlanders 25 - 13 Blues
2007 5 Blues 28 - 9 Highlanders
2008 13 Highlanders 15 - 40 Blues
2009 10 Blues 26 - 6 Highlanders
2010 2 Highlanders 15 - 19 Blues
2011 11 Highlanders 10 - 15 Blues
2011 18 Blues 33 - 16 Highlanders
2012 9 Highlanders 30 - 27 Blues
2012 14 Blues 20 - 27 Highlanders
2013 8 Blues 29 - 18 Highlanders
2013 16 Highlanders 38 - 28 Blues

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