As the table topping Blues prepare to kick off the 12th round of Super 15 rugby tonight against the Hurricanes, a trio of backline players has signed new contracts for next season.

Halfback Alby Mathewson, midfielder Benson Stanley and utility back Lachie Munro have bolstered the Blues stocks by all re signing for 2012.

Blues take on the Hurricanes at 7.35 tonight and in another match tonight, Rebels play Reds at 9.40pm.

Story by: Dhanjay Deo
Source: Radio NZ