Tompkins set for loan, Tigers trio injured, Haouas banned, Super Rugby line ups and more news
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrom Rhun Williams premature retirement to James Slipper signing a new deal with Rugby Australia to the latest teamsheets, here is a round up of the latest news. Cardiff Blues' Rhun Williams...
Marchant to wing it for Blues as Ioane takes centre role
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland centre Joe Marchant will start on the wing against the Stormers this weekend as Rieko Ioane shifts into the midfield alongside TJ Faiane for the clash in Cape Town. TJ Faiane and All Black...
Super Rugby Team Of The Week
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWeek two of Super Rugby didn't exactly set the competition of fire but it also didn't disappoint as we saw the Crusaders get upset by the Chiefs and the Sharks win their first game on the road against...
Akira Ioane returns for the Blues as Joe Marchant starts
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Blues have named a largely unchanged team to head across the Tasman to take on the Waratahs in Newcastle on Saturday in round two of Super Rugby. Injuries have necessitated some tweaks...
The first try of the Super Rugby season did not disappoint!
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Blues and Chiefs kicked off the 2020 Super Rugby season at Eden Park on Friday. The Blues got off to a wonderful start with USA International Tony Lamborn scoring on his debut for the Auckland-based...
Joe Marchant handed starting Super Rugby debut as Ioane hits 50
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbySix players will make their debuts in an exciting Blues side that includes All Black Rieko Ioane who will play his 50th game for the club for the Super Rugby opener against the Chiefs at Eden Park...
Blues Super Rugby 2020 squad confirmed
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBlues Coach Leon MacDonald has confirmed his 40-strong Super Rugby squad, with 26 of the players from the 2019 season returning with another 4 signings who have come through the Blues development system...
All Blacks pair miss Blues clash against the Reds
5 years ago by Ulitmate RugbyAll Blacks Rieko Ioane and co-captain Patrick Tuipulotu will sit out their second stand-down game while fellow international Dalton Papalii makes a welcome return to the starting line-up. Injury...
Tuesday Morning Round Up
5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby41 players named for All Blacks foundation day All Blacks have announced forty-one players who will attend the day which is aimed at allowing the All Blacks management team and top players to...
Seven Blues players extend their stay at the club
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBlues have announced that seven players, with 218 Super caps between them, will extend their stay at the club. The Super Seven comprise James Parsons, TJ Faiane, Sione Mafileo, Otere Black,...
