Chiefs to host Blues, Crusaders in "game of 3 halves"
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Chiefs will host both the Crusaders and Blues in a “game of three halves” on Saturday as the New Zealand franchises gear up for the second edition of Super Rugby Aotearoa. The...
Bryce Heem signs for the Blues
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer Auckland and Northland player Bryce Heem will fill the final spot on the Blues roster for the 2021 Super Rugby Aotearoa competition. The Auckland-born Heem, who played for the Chiefs and...
New Zealand Rugby confirms two-year deal with Roger Tuivasa-Sheck
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand Rugby and the Blues have confirmed Roger Tuivasa-Sheck has signed a two-year contract that will also see him link with Auckland through to the end of 2023. The announcement...
Rugby World Cup 2021 match schedule confirmed
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRugby World Cup 2021 aims to break the record for attendance at a women’s Rugby World Cup tournament, which is expected to be boosted by some mouth-watering matches, including hosts and reigning...
Jordan Taufua joins Lyon
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeicester Tigers' back-rower Jordan Taufua has joined French Top 14 club Lyon, the side confirmed on Wednesday. The Auckland born flanker has joined the club as a medical joker following injuries...
The INCREDIBLE World XV side that faced the All Blacks in the 90s
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBack in 1992, New Zealand celebrated a Centenary year of New Zealand Rugby in doing so they hosted a World XV for a three-test series. The three tests were hosted at Lancaster Park...
New Zealand Rugby Awards 2020
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks Captain Sam Cane has received the top honour at the 2020 ASB Rugby Awards tonight, claiming the Kelvin R Tremain Memorial award for overall Player of the Year, after also picking up the All...
Aaron Smith nominated for three New Zealand Rugby Awards
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand’s top rugby performers of 2020 will be recognised in a special ASB Rugby Awards TV event, with the nominees announced by New Zealand Rugby (NZR) today. New Zealand Rugby Chief...
Battle in the Back-row: Reidy vs Elstadt
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 2020-21 Champions Cup kicks off tonight amid much excitement and optimism after the disruptive 2019-20 instalment. Taking to the field in the second game of the evening will be Top 14 giants Toulouse...
MacDonald keen for 38 year-old Carter to stick around at Blues
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLegendary All Black fly-half Dan Carter will not turn out for the Blues next season, at least not in any playing capacity. The 38 year old joined the Auckland-base franchise in 2020 but did not...
