Blues stop the rot with win over Hurricanes, Reds hammer Rebels
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter suffering back-to-back defeats, the Blues responded with a much-needed win over the Hurricanes in Auckland. The Blues got their Super Rugby Aotearoa season back on track with a battling 27-17...
“I’m not keeping any secrets about where I want to play.” - Jordie Barrett
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyVersatile All Black Jordie Barrett has made no secret of the fact that his preferred position is fullback. The 24 year-old stole the show in Round 5 of Super Rugby Aotearoa, scoring all the Hurricanes’...
Tuungafasi escapes punishment as he prepares Super Rugby milestone
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Black prop Ofa Tuungafasi is set to become the eighth Blues player to reach 100 games when the team travel down SH1 to take on neighbours, the Chiefs in their Super Rugby Aotearoa clash in Hamilton...
Pita Gus Sowakula returns as Chiefs stick with McKenzie at fullback
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyChiefs Head Coach Clayton McMillan has named his Chiefs team to face the Blues on home soil following their 35-29 win over the Hurricanes last weekend. McMillan has made three changes to his starting fifteen...
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...
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...
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....
Watch: Ardie Savea sets up one of the best non-tries you'll see
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyArdie Savea has been in fine form to start the Super Rugby Aotearoa season. Taking over the captaincy, Savea has shone for the Hurricanes and put on a display against the Crusaders, albeit...