Super Rugby Round 8: Highlanders v Hurricanes
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Hurricanes held on for a 31-28 away win over the Highlanders in round 8 of Super Rugby. The sides each ran in two first half tries to head into the break deadlocked at 14-14. An early second half penalty...
Hurricanes cling on to win derby thriller, Reds down Stormers
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Hurricanes withstood huge late pressure to beat the Highlanders, while the Stormers were beaten by the Reds. Ardie Savea bagged two tries as the Hurricanes beat the Highlanders 31-28...
Highlanders vs Hurricanes – Top Performers
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Hurricanes narrowly beat the Highlanders 31-28 in a classic new Zealand derby on Friday morning. Here are our top performers of the titanic struggle! Ardie Savea The All Black...
All Black back rowers star in Highlanders-Hurricanes derby
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Hurricanes edged the Highlanders in a thrilling start to the weekend's Super Rugby action. Both sides traded attacking blows in the opening minutes of the game but the Hurricanes were the first...
Ardie Savea shows off his side-stepping skills to score a crucial try against the Highlanders
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyKnown for his hard-hitting, strong ball carrying and work at the breakdown, Ardie Savea is a well rounded flanker. However, the All Blacks flanker showed off another one of his attributes...
Ben Lam butchers a certain try
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHurricanes winger Ben Lam has built a reputation as one of the most lethal finishers in Super Rugby but against the Highlanders on Friday he butchered what would have been an outstanding try from his own...
Should Super Rugby's ace place kicker leave Japan?
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer Highlanders flyhalf Hayden Parker has been making the headlines for his incredible goal kicking record that has seen him convert his last 32 attempts at goal for the Sunwolves. Heading...
Another positional switch for Jordie Barrett ahead of Highlanders clash
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHurricanes utility back Jordie Barrett will feature at outside-centre for the Hurricanes this weekend in what will be his fourth positional switch of the season. Barrett has featured at...
Monday Morning Round Up
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRyan Crotty confirms move to Kubota Spears Crusaders centurion and 44-Test All Black, Ryan Crotty, has announced he will leave New Zealand rugby at the end of the year, and link up with...
The Crusaders bounce back to thrash the Hurricanes
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Hurricanes copped the full brunt of the Crusaders' backlash in Wellington when the two sides faced off in round 7 of Super Rugby. The Canterbury side saw their 20...