Jordie Barrett set to snub three Super Rugby franchises - reports
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks utility back Jordie Barrett looks set to snub multiple offers from other New Zealand franchises and re-sign with the Hurricanes according to report by Stuff.co.nz The...
Predicting the first All Black 23 of 2019
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks head coach Steve Hansen has revealed that openside flanker Sam Cane will lead the World Champions in their opening Rugby Championship encounter against Argentina on July 20. Regular...
Could the Hurricanes turn to a former Cane to replace Beauden Barrett?
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Black flyhalf and two-time World Rugby Player of the Year, Beauden Barrett's move to the Blues could cause somewhat of domino-effect on flyhalf movement in New Zealand. New Zealand Rugby announced...
Super Rugby Team of the Season
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Crusaders claimed their third consecutive title beating the Jaguares in the final of the 2019 edition of Super Rugby. There were a number of standout players featured for the Jaguares and...
Getting to know All Blacks' uncapped quartet
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFollowing the announcement of their 39-man squad for the upcoming Rugby Championship, we slightly shift our attention to the 4 new uncapped players in the squad, namely: Braydon Ennor, Josh Ioane,...
Gatland named Chiefs coach! Good news for McKenzie, bad news for South Africa?
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand Super Rugby franchise the Chiefs, snapped up the signature of arguably the most in-demand head coach with Warren Gatland signing a four-year deal with the side. Gatland will have a...
Jordan Taufua set to become the first Pacific Islander to notch up 100 games for the Crusaders
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Crusaders have named their side to face the Hurricanes in the Super Rugby Semi Final on Saturday with Head Coach Scott Robertson naming an unchanged side from the team that took the field in...
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...
Super Rugby Wrap Up
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Bulls and the Sharks both faltered in their bid to reach the semi-finals of the 2019 Super Rugby campaign, while the Jaguares made history by qualifying for the semis for the first time. The...
Super Rugby Team of the Quarter-Finals
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Crusaders, Jaguares, Hurricanes and Brumbies all claimed semi-finals with wins over the Highlanders, Chiefs, Bulls and Sharks respectively. The results mean the Crusaders and Hurricanes with...