Beauden Barrett recommits to New Zealand Rugby until 2027
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyBeauden Barrett will play rugby in New Zealand for the next four years after re-signing with New Zealand Rugby (NZR) and the Blues until the end of 2027.Barrett is currently in Japan playing for Toyota...
Rieko Ioane signs 2027 contract extension with NZR, Blues and Auckland
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyRieko Ioane will build on his legacy with New Zealand Rugby after signing a four-year contract extension until 2027. The 59-Test All Black has also re-signed with the Blues in DHL Super Rugby Pacific...
King Carlos Spencer Returns To The Blues
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer Blues and All Blacks flyhalf Carlos Spencer has returned to the Blues signing on as the Blues women’s Backs Coach for Super Rugby Aupiki 2023. Spencer,...
All Blacks named to play Australia in Melbourne
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks selectors Ian Foster, Joe Schmidt and Jason Ryan have announced the match-day 23 for this week’s Lipovitan-D Rugby Championship Test against Australia at Marvel Stadium in Melbourne. Captain...
The Blues welcome Joe Schmidt and Craig McGrath
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThere is big news in Auckland with the recent announcement that former Blues personnel Craig McGrath and Joe Schmidt have re-joined the franchise. McGrath will be taking...
Leon MacDonald re-signs with NZR and the Blues
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBlues Head Coach Leon MacDonald has recommitted to New Zealand Rugby and the Blues for a further two years. MacDonald, who guided the Blues to this year’s Sky Super Rugby Trans-Tasman title...
Tana Umaga steps away from the Blues to pursue his family business
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBlues Defence Coach Tana Umaga will take a break from professional rugby coaching to focus on his new family business. Umaga, who has played an integral role in the Blues coaching staff...
Quality curtain-raisers for Blues vs Waratahs match
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFans attending the Blues vs Waratahs match next weekend in the second round of the Trans-Tasman competition will be in for a treat as two big curtain-raisers are scheduled. The All...
Blues talisman James Parsons announces his retirement
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBlues talisman James Parsons has today announced that he has decided to retire from all rugby. Parsons finishes as the fourth highest capped Blues player (115 games) behind Keven Mealaumu, Jerome...
THROWBACK: When Bryan Habana scored a hattrick for the Babas against the All Blacks
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA hat-trick of tries by Springbok Bryan Habana inspired the Barbarians to only their second-ever win over New Zealand back in 2009. The star-studded side coached by former Springbok coach Nick...
