Umaga-Jensen called up to AB training squad
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyYoung Hurricanes dynamo centre Peter Umaga-Jensen is one step closer to following in uncle Tana’s tracks after his call-up to the squad as cover for teammate Ngani Laumape who is still nursing a...
Mitre 10 Cup Stats Leaders: Most tackles, turnovers, metres gained & more
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRound 4 of the Mitre 10 Cup delivered the goods once again with some cracking encounters. The Ranfurly Shield changed hands once more as Hawke’s Bay defeated Otago at the Forsyth Barr Stadium. Apart...
Mitre 10 Cup Highlights: Otago v Hawke’s Bay
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA game that had an extremely evenly matched first half with the scores being split by one point at the half time break. Both teams were in a good rhythm and the lack of higher points was testament to how...
Mitre 10 Cup Round 4 Wrap-Up
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRound 4 of the Mitre 10 Cup is done and dusted and, as usual, provided fans with some quality displays of rugby with the skills and adventurous spirit of the New Zealander players. Bay of Plenty...
The 'Log o' Wood' marches on...
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDefence ran strongly through the ranks of both sides in a tight first half at the Forsyth Barr Stadium as Hawke’s Bay challenged Otago for the coveted Ranfurly Shield. A war of attrition...
Mitre 10 Cup RD 3 HIGHLIGHTS | Taranaki v Otago
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOtago put in an impressive performance in tough conditions to regain the Ranfurly Shield as they beat Taranaki at the TET Stadium. They had an impressive first half to take 17 point lead into half time, using the breeze to their advantage. Taranaki came into the game more in the second half but were always...
Mitre 10 Cup Highlights: Manawatu Vs Otago
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyManawatu took on Otago in a Mitre 10 Cup clash at the Central Energy Trust Arena. Manawatu started the strongest of the two, winning crucial penalties in the early few minutes. Wyness opened the scoring...
Mitre 10 Cup Preview & Line-Ups: Auckland vs Wellington
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRound 2 ends with a cracker as Wellington tackle rivals Auckland at the famous Eden Park. The home side’s tails will be up after an impressive 38-6 victory over Otago last weekend....
Mitre 10 Cup Preview & Line-Ups: Manawatu vs Otago
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOtago travel to the Central Energy Trust Arena hoping to redeem themselves after last week’s heavy loss to Auckland, as they tackle Manawatu. The latter also came out on the losing side in Round...
Jordie Barrett punts Taranaki to victory over Canterbury and secures the Ranfurly Shield after Boshier's brilliance
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTaranaki have done it again! Beauden Barrett and Jordie Barrett both started for Taranaki as they claimed a nail bitting 22-23 victory over Canterbury in the Mitre 10 Cup on Saturday. While...
