Toby Smith retiring from rugby
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHurricanes prop Toby Smith has announced he is retiring from rugby following issues with a concussion. 31-year-old Smith, a Super Rugby centurion and former Australian international, has opted...
Four Smaller Rugby World Cup Games Worth Tuning In For
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 2019 Rugby World Cup kicks off next week and while everyone is looking forward to those big clashes involving the tier 1 nations, such as New Zealand v South Africa and Ireland v Scotland, we...
Tuesday Round Up
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRyan Crotty to make his return: Crotty will make his long awaited injury return for Canterbury in the Mitre 10 Cup this weekend following thumb surgery. Not only are the All Blacks in need of...
Chris Gibbes joins Hurricanes as assistant coach
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWidely respected coach Chris Gibbes has joined the Hurricanes on a two-year deal as an assistant coach.Gibbes, 46, will leave his role as head coach of the Wellington Lions at the end of the Mitre 10 Cup...
Halfback duo sign with the Hurricanes
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Hurricanes have signed halfbacks Jamie Booth and Jonathan Taumateine for the next two Investec Super Rugby seasons. The pair replace Richard Judd and Finlay Christie, with the former leaving the...
The Breakdown: How the All Blacks bounced back to retain the Bledisloe Cup
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJeff Wilson, John Plumtree, Sir John Kirwan and Ali Williams talk All Blacks, Wales climbing to number one in the world and Black Ferns skipper Les Elder joins the team in studio to wrap up their international...
Key trio sign new deals with the Hurricanes
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThree key players have extended their stay with the Hurricanes ahead of the 2020 Super Rugby season. Deadly finisher Wes Goosen and exciting young midfielder Peter Umaga-Jensen have signed...
TJ Perenara to break Hurricanes appearance record
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHugely popular halfback TJ Perenara will become the most capped Hurricanes player when he starts in the Super Rugby semi-final against the Crusaders in Christchurch on Saturday. Perenara will...
WRAP UP: Super Rugby Quarter-Finals
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWins for the Crusaders, Jaguares, Hurricanes and Brumbies set up will be a thrilling round of semi-final matches as the 2019 Super Rugby season draws to a close. Mo'unga at the double...
Hurricanes and Brumbies seal semi-final spots
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Bulls gave the Hurricanes a big test but fell short, while the Brumbies ensured there will be no South African sides in the last four. Salesi Rayasi grabbed a double as the Hurricanes...
