The Blues have established themselves as the team to beat after earning the right to host the inaugural Super Rugby Pacific Final against the Crusaders.
Outside of an opening round defeat, Leon McDonald's men have been flawless in 2022, with their season defined by several hard-fought, gutsy victories.
Rugby.com.au has looked back at how they got to the finals, pinpointing the key moments and matches that defined their season.
Entering as competition favourites, the Blues were issued an early reality check when they were stunned by the Hurricanes 33-32.
After their opening-round game against Moana Pasifika was postponed, Leon McDonald's men looked comfortable as they cruised to a 32-14 lead with ten minutes to go.
However, a rapid double from Salesi Rayasi and an inspirational run from Ardie Savea saw the Hurricanes steal victory in an empty Forsyth Barr Stadium.
This was the last time the Blues have tasted defeat, kick-starting their club-record winning streak.
From this loss, the Blues went on to build a solid winning streak, sweeping the Highlanders, Chiefs and Moana Pasifika.
The Crusaders were always going to be the benchmark as the contest lived up to expectations, delivering an all-time classic on Good Friday.
The Blues started strong as they took a 24-10 lead before the Crusaders defied the red-carding of Scott Barrett to get within four through a Sevu Reece double.
With time running out, Richie Mo'unga's looping ball to Dom Gardiner looked to have set up the game-winner. In the end, incredible defence from Rieko Ioane and Dalton Papali'i somehow held him up and put him into touch to secure the win and establish their status as the team to beat.
After holding on to defeat the Western Force, the Blues were given a tight tussle against the Brumbies in Canberra as the hunt for top spot intensified.
The Brumbies frustrated the visitors with a heroic display of defence as Beauden Barrett struck on the break to put Leon McDonald's side in front.
However, the Blues' impressive winning streak looked certain to end when Billy Pollard crashed over and Noah Lolesio slotted the conversion.
With just 60 seconds remaining, the Blues somehow found a way to turnover the ball, allowing Beauden Barrett to step up and slot the drop goal.
GIven the recent run of tough games, the decision to rest a majority of their first-choice players for the final round of the regular season was seen as a necessity, even with a club-record 13th straight win on the line.
The baby Blues held their own to start the game but two quick tries after the break to Mark Nawaqanitwase put the Waratahs clear.
Needing a response, it was unsung hero Luke Romano that got them back into the game to set up a grandstand finish.
The game looked destined for Super Time before Zarn Sullivan did his best impression of Barrett to nail the drop goal, cementing their spot in the history books.
The Blues' cruised into the final four after a dominant win over the Highlanders, setting up a rematch with the Brumbies.
After a slow start, the hosts raced out to a 20-7 lead before the Brumbies mounted an impressive comeback.
Two rolling maul tries to Lachlan Lonergan set up the grandstand finish, with Luke Reimer pulling off a crucial turnover late in the game.
It allowed Noah Lolesio the chance to slot a 40 metre drop goal to repay the favour from the previous month, with Ofa Tu'ungasai showing his impressive athleticism to rise high and block the attempt, sealing the hard-fought victory.
