Classic XV | Hurricanes v Chiefs
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWith the Hurricanes hosting the Chiefs in the second semi-final of the 2024 Super Rugby Pacific season, Ultimate Rugby decided to have a look at the best players in each position who have played for these...
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...
Blues coaching group extend roles under head coach Leon MacDonald
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Blues have received a major boost in next year’s Super Rugby competition and beyond with all five coaches extending their stay at the organisation. Defence coach Tana Umaga had already...
All Black prop joins the Blues
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks prop Nepo Laulala today confirmed he will play his Super Rugby for the Blues for the next two years. Samoan-born Laulala, educated in Auckland at Mt Albert Grammar and Westley College,...
The All Blacks could face off against a combined Pacific XV - report
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA Tana Umaga-coached Pacific XV could be the New Zealand national side’s first challenge of the year, according to a report by 1 News. The clash could be the All Blacks’...
The Talented Group Of Stars From The U20s Class Of 2008
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIn 2008, Sixteen teams assembled in Wales for what was then dubbed as 'the inaugural IRB Junior World Championship 2008'. The competition replaced the U21 IRB Junior World Championship...
Augustine Pulu to lead Blues in 2018
7 years ago by Blues RugbyHalfback Augustine Pulu will captain the Blues in the 2018 Super Rugby Championships. Coach Tana Umaga said Pulu, along with previous captains Jerome Kaino and James Parsons, form part of the...
Rugby Banter Page weekly round up
9 years ago by Rugby Banter PageMonday 6th April: Blues Centre Saili Sings For Munster: Blues and New Zealand capped centre Peter Saili has signed for Irish province Munster on a two year deal, which begins at the end of the current...
Friday Round-Up
9 years agoAfeaki to retire: Chiefs prop Ben Afeaki has announced that he is to retire from the game immediately. The 27 year old suffered a concussion in February in Round 1 of Super Rugby and has not played since,...
Concussion forces All Black to retire
9 years ago by Rugby 365Chiefs prop player Ben Afeaki has decided to retire from the game due to medical reasons. Afeaki suffered concussion in February 2014, during a Super Rugby match against the Crusaders. He was later...
