Japan Star Kazuki Himeno Set For Highlanders Debut
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Highlanders, fresh from the bye, welcome several players for their first start of the competition against the Hurricanes. Giant lock Pari Pari Parkinson returns from a long-term injury to partner the...
Revitalised u20 programme kicks off with Super Rugby flavour
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe next big names in Super Rugby will go head-to-head across an action-packed week of rugby at the 2021 Super Rugby Aotearoa Under 20 tournament this April.The newly formed tournament will see Under 20...
Dane Coles returns to Hurricanes starting XV
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHurricanes centurion and former captain Dane Coles will return to the starting line-up for Friday night’s Sky Super Rugby Aotearoa match against the Highlanders in Dunedin.Coles, who has missed the...
Chiefs launch sensational fightback to end win drought
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Chiefs trailed 26-7 at half-time but scored four second-half tries to get past the Hurricanes 35-29. The Chiefs produced a sensational come-from-behind performance to claim a first Super...
Gibson appointed as Bay of Plenty Steamers Head Coach
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBay of Plenty Rugby has today announced that Daryl Gibson has been named as the new Steamers Head Coach. Gibson brings a wealth of coaching experience having previously been assistant...
Blues 39-17 Highlanders: Rampant hosts underline Super Rugby credentials
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Blues made it two wins from two games, scoring five tries in a 39-17 victory over the Highlanders in Super Rugby Aotearoa in Auckland on Sunday. The hosts proved unstoppable at Eden Park, practically...
Holland and Gibbes extend contracts with the Hurricanes and New Zealand Rugby
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJason Holland and Chris Gibbes have extended their contracts with the Hurricanes and New Zealand Rugby (NZR) through to the end of 2023. Head coach Holland guided the Hurricanes to five Super...
All Black props start for Blues
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Blues are looking forward to stepping on to their hallowed home turf of Eden Park for the first time this season in front of a bumper crowd when they take on the Highlanders. Blues coach Leon...
Another big weekend of SR Aotearoa
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWith two superb rounds already under the belt, Super Rugby Aotearoa is back for Round 3 with two humdingers on the cards as the Crusaders tackle the Chiefs in Christchurch on Saturday before the Highlanders...
Will Jordan returns to the Crusaders starting XV to face the Chiefs
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Crusaders host the Chiefs in Round 3 of Sky Super Rugby Aotearoa and head Coach Scott Robertson has made a handful of changes to the team this week, following their bonus-point victory over the Hurricanes....
