Rugby and rugby league unite
The Warriors and the Blues will unite the once-deeply-divided codes in what is believed to be a world-first rugby league-rugby union double header to be played at Eden Park.
The back-to-back games will bring the NRL and Super Rugby competitions together and also pit Auckland's two oval ball clubs against their Australian capital counterparts.
Dubbed the "Codes of Auckland", the 21 March event will kick off with the Warriors facing beaten NRL grand finalists the Canberra Raiders at 5pm followed by the Blues taking on Super Rugby semi-finalists the Brumbies at 7.35pm.
The encounter with the Raiders will be the Warriors' seventh home game at Eden Park, six years after their last there which was also against Canberra.
"New Zealand's national stadium was built for crowds of all sizes and demographics so an opportunity to host fans of both the Blues and the Vodafone Warriors in our 116-year old home is inspiring," Eden Park CEO Nick Sautner said.
"We look forward to showcasing the stadium's diversity and providing Kiwis with another great reason to visit Eden Park," he said.
.jpeg)
.jpeg)