All Blacks and returning stars to light up the opening round of the Mitre 10 Cup
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCurrent and former All Blacks will be littered across New Zealand’s 14 Provincial Unions when the most eagerly awaited Mitre 10 Cup season in recent memory kicks off today. Twenty-nine...
Barrett brothers named in Taranaki's first team of the season
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTaranaki will open their Mitre 10 Cup campaign on Sunday with Beauden and Jordie Barrett both starting for the side that will take on Bay of Plenty. Beauden has been named to start at first-five...
Sam Cane returns from injury for Bay of Plenty
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks captain Sam Cane will make his return from a month-long concussion-enforced sideline spell with Bay of Plenty in their opening Mitre 10 Cup clash against Taranaki on Sunday. Cane will...
Preview: The Mitre 10 Cup Promises To Thrill From Round One
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe land of the long white cloud is abuzz with excitement as the kick-off of the Mitre 10 Cup is only a day away. Tasman, the current champs, will launch their campaign with the goal defending...
All Blacks available for opening round of the Mitre 10 Cup
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe bulk of the All Blacks squad named yesterday will assemble with their Mitre 10 Cup provinces this week and be available to play in the opening round of the competition, which kicks off on Friday night. Two...
Jimmy Gopperth: the classy Kiwi at Wasps
4 years ago by Rugby WorldFrom the sands of Taranaki to the stands of the Ricoh, learn about the New Zealander still going strong for Wasps. He makes his 100th appearance for them this weekendProbing for space: Jimmy Gopperth in...
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...
Chiefs' lock commits long term, Highlanders find Hunt's replacement
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyChiefs' rookie Tupou Vaa’i has signed with the franchise through to 2023 while the Highlanders look to have found Dillon Hunt's replacement with the flanker joining the Blues. 20-year-old...
Squads named for eagerly-awaited North v South match
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe squads for the eagerly-awaited Steinlager North vs South match scheduled for Saturday 29 August have been named. The squads have been selected by the All Blacks selectors Ian Foster, Grant...
Team News: Highlanders vs Hurricanes
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHighlanders co-captains will bring up special milestones against the Hurricanes on Saturday, inspirational hooker Ash Dixon (Highlander #228) will play his 100th Super Rugby game. He initially...
