'The best I've seen him play': How McKenzie stole the show vs Crusaders
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks greats Israel Dagg and Justin Marshall have praised Chiefs playmaker Damian McKenzie for his scintillating performance in the No. 10 jersey on Friday. If...
Law variations make for fast-paced opening round
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyTime restrictions on goal kicks, set pieces and rucks and a streamlined TMO process have made for a fast-paced start to Super Rugby Pacific. Not the least was how the Blues used the assured fast...
Crusaders v Chiefs - Match Report
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyLearnings and debuts from Crusaders season opener versus the Chiefs The skies cleared just in time for the Crusaders to take on the Chiefs in a banger of a Super Rugby Pacific opener in Christchurch. More...
BLUES RAISE THE BAR HIGH IN DUNEDIN ROUT
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Blues have made a huge statement in their opening game of Super Rugby Pacific 2023, defeating the Highlanders 60 - 20 under the roof in Dunedin. The powerful running of winger Mark Telea was...
Super Rugby Countdown Day 1: Every Try Scored During the 2022 Season
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySuper Rugby returns tomorrow, starting with a New Zealand derby between the reigning champion Crusaders and Chiefs in Christchurch on Friday night. The rematch of last year’s semifinal...
Super Rugby Countdown Day 4: Most Super Rugby wins by country
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThere are four days until the 2023 Super Rugby season begins. The tournament will follow a similar schedule to the 2022 season, with 91 matches played in a round-robin, followed by finals in a...
Super Rugby Countdown Day 8: Teams who've won the most matches
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWe take a look at the teams who've won the most matches in Super Rugby. Crusaders (276 wins) Unsurprisingly, the Crusaders have won the most matches in Super Rugby, having also...
Super Rugby Countdown - 2022 Super Rugby Most Prolific Runners
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWith Super Rugby just 9 days away we take a look back at last year and the top defenders beaten over the tournament Timoci Tavatavanawai (Moana Pasifika) Timoci Tavatavanawai is known for...
Super Rugby Countdown Day 11: A look at Crusaders' 11th Super Rugby crown
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyIn June 2022, Crusaders secured an 11th Super Rugby title as they snapped Blues' 15-match winning streak with a dominant 21-7 victory in all-New Zealand final at a sold-out Eden Park in Auckland. Richie...
Super Rugby Countdown Day 12: Most successful teams during the Super 12 era
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyA look at the previous champions of the Super 12 era. 1996 & 1997 Blues Careful planning and good execution took the Auckland Blues to a clear cut 45...
