Rugby: Blues launch New Zealand-first virtual reality training experience for fans

Augustine Pulu during the Blues training session. Photo / Getty

Ever wondered what really goes down in a Blues training session?

A new ground-breaking virtual reality tour - called "We're Sending You In" - is set to give fans the opportunity to experience a Blues training session alongside some of their rugby heroes.

Fans can experience the tour at every Blues home game throughout the 2019 season. Photo / Supplied

The tour is the first virtual reality experience of its kind for any New Zealand sports team, offering viewers a front row seat at a Blues team talk and training session, as well as a behind-the-scenes look at their Auckland training facilities.

Blues Chief Executive Officer Michael Redman said the initiative played a key role in helping foster the next generation of rugby talent.

The VR tour gives fans a front row seat at a Blues team talk. Photo / Supplied

"If we could, we'd love to give every fan the chance to sit in on a training session," Redman said. "This is the next best thing – which is why we jumped at the chance to be involved."

Tonight saw the first fans in the country take the virtual reality tour, as part of an ultimate 'at-home' stadium experience to watch the Blues take on the Highlanders.

Blues coach Leon MacDonald during a Blues training session. Photo / Getty

Fans can experience "We're Sending You In" for themselves as part of the Skill Zone at every Blues home game throughout the 2019 Super Rugby season.