Getting to know Scott Robertson: The new All Black Coach
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyOn Saturday Scott Robertson will take to the field for his first game as the new All Blacks head coach after unprecedented success with the Crusaders. The former Crusaders’ head coach signed a four-year...
Super Rugby Countdown Day 12: Most successful teams during the Super 12 era
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyA look at the previous champions of the Super 12 era. 1996 & 1997 Blues Careful planning and good execution took the Auckland Blues to a clear cut 45...
Mitchell Dunshea ruled out of NPC season
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCanterbury will be without the services of lock Mitchell Dunshea for the upcoming Bunnings Warehouse NPC, with the gritty second-rower requiring surgery to his neck, ruling him out of all rugby until the...
New Canterbury NPC Assistant Coach Named
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMarty Bourke joins Reuben Thorne and Mark Brown as Canterbury NPC Assistant Coach. Fresh ideas, a new way of looking at things, and a hunger to grow and develop has seen Marty Bourke head off...
Richie Mo'unga starts and goes head to head with Beauden Barrett in Ranfurly Shield clash
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRichie Mounga, Mitchell Drummond, Ollie Jager and Tom Christie all return to Canterbury’s starting line-up for Saturday’s Ranfurly Shield defence against Taranaki in Christchurch. Mounga...
Richie Mo'unga set to make his 50th Canterbury appearance
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHard-nosed loose forward Reed Prinsep has today been revealed as Canterbury’s Captain for the 2020 Mitre 10 Cup competition.The 27-year-old is a born and bred Cantabrian, having attended Christchurch...
Canterbury Name An Incredibly Talented Squad For 2020 Mitre 10 Cup Season
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCanterbury has unveiled one of their most experienced squads in recent memory as they look to chase down the Mitre 10 Cup trophy, which they last held in 2018. 25 of 37-man squad have Super...
Mark Jones joins Crusaders and Canterbury coaching teams
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer Wales international Mark Jones has been confirmed to join both the Crusaders and Canterbury Mitre 10 Cup campaigns for the 2020 and 2021 seasons. Jones is the fifth coach confirmed...