Six new faces in Hurricanes 2019 Super Rugby squad
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Hurricanes have opted for continuity with the selection of the 2019 squad for the Super Rugby season. There are just six new faces in new head coach John Plumtree’s 38-man squad, with dynamic...
Maori All Blacks squad named for historic tour
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Maori All Blacks squad to play in the USA, Brazil and Chile for their end of year tour, has been named today. Five players in Japan with the All Blacks will later join the Maori All Blacks...
A look at the 7 new All Blacks
6 years ago by AllBlacks.comFollowing the extended squad named by Steve Hansen we take a look at the 7 new All Blacks named. New Zealand will take on Japan, England, Ireland and Italy next month with the Bledisloe Cup game against...
All Blacks named for the November Tests
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbySteve Hansen has named his 32 man squad for the November Tests with just one uncapped player in Dalton Papali'i. Matt Todd returns to the squad. Loose forward Matt Todd has...
Canterbury's worst finish since 2014
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWith the Mitre 10 Cup finishing the group stages, Canterbury will stay in the hunt for the title but won't host a play off game for the first time since 2014. Auckland and Tasman bagged the top two spots...
'Misjudged' headbutt gets All Black's older brother a hefty suspension
6 years ago by Rugby DumpIt's no surprise to hear that Canterbury prop Daniel Lienert-Brown will be out of action for a while following his red card for head-butting Taranaki hooker Ricky Riccitelli last weekend. He is not the...
Thursday Morning Round Up
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyPeter Ryan appointed Queensland Reds Defence Coach: Ryan has signed a deal with the Reds until the end of 2020. The dual code Premiership winning player played at the Bromco's...
Hoeata and Lienert-Brown cop 5 week suspensions
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJarrad Hoeata (Taranaki) and Daniel Lienert-Brown (Canterbury) have received five-week suspensions following their red cards in the Taranaki vs Canterbury Mitre 10 Cup game last week. Hoeata was...
Romano & Ioane push for All Black Call Ups
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLuke Romano Crusaders lock Luke Romano put in another outstanding performance for Canterbury today as he continues to put his hand up for a test recall. He was impressive at lineout time making...
Mitre 10 Cup HIGHLIGHTS: Hawke's Bay v North Harbour
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNorth Harbour take the spoils today in what was a fantastic game of rugby. The score changed hands constantly before North Harbour took control of the game in the final 20 mins. Hawkes Bay had several...