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...
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...
Can the Stormers break their six-year duck in New Zealand?
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOver the past few years, there has been a lot said about Robbie Fleck’s reign as Stormers coach and one thing that has popped up regularly is people suggesting how poor his side has been on the overseas...
All Black captain returns for top of the table New Zealand derby
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Crusaders have been boosted by the return of All Blacks captain and no.8 Kieran Read for the big derby match this week against the Hurricanes in Wellington; a match that will establish the competition...
Super Rugby Highlights: Hurricanes v Stormers
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIt started well for the Stormers as they got the first points of the game with a penalty. At half time the Stormers were 15-21 ahead but the Hurricanes weren't going to allow it as they fought back and...
All Blacks return for Crusaders & Hurricanes ahead of New Zealand derby
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJohn Plumtree and Scott Robertson will welcome back their key players ahead of the New Zealand derby that will decide who tops the New Zealand Super Rugby conference after round 7. All Blacks...
Thursday Round Up
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTom Lawday signs for Harlequins Harlequins can confirm that Tom Lawday will join the Club for the 2019/20 season. The powerful Number eight, who is currently with Exeter Chiefs,...
Barrett axis starts against Stormers
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHurricanes centurion Beauden Barrett will take over the captaincy for Saturday's Super Rugby match against the Stormers at Westpac Stadium. Barrett made 116 appearances for the Hurricanes...
South Africa faces mass exodus post World Cup - reports
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA report in South Africa suggests that SA Rugby could see an unprecedented number of players leave their shores after the World Cup in Japan. Afrikaans newspaper the Rapport has...
Super Rugby Top Performers - Saturday Morning
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbySunwolves vs Waratahs: Gerhard van den Heever: The former Bulls and Stormers winger had fantastic outing as he scored two impressive tries for the Sunwolves. The South African was strong with ball in...