Introducing New Zealand's Super Rugby class of 2019
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThirty three new faces feature among the 190 professional players contracted by New Zealand’s five Investec Super Rugby clubs for the 2019 season. The Blues, Chiefs, Wellington, Crusaders...
Highlanders bring back cult hero Marty Banks for 2019
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Highlanders have today announced an experienced squad to play the 2019 Super Rugby season. Just seven new caps amongst the 38 man squad with five of those in the forwards. Hooker Ray...
Nonu headlines strengthened Blues squad
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWith three exceptions, the Blues has looked to its own provincial unions and development programme to complete the line-up for the 2019 Super Rugby Championship. Veteran All Black Centurion,...
Five outstanding tries from the latest round of New Zealand's Mitre 10 Cup
6 years ago by Rugby DumpThe Mitre 10 Cup continues to impress with its feast of top-shelf highlights. Week after week, the comp accurately displays the depth of riches New Zealand have at their disposal. As you can see from...
Bryn Gatland horror show script flipped after return from HIA
6 years ago by Rugby DumpNorth Harbour edged Northland on Thursday in the opening game of the Mitre 10 Cup. Rene Ranger was a stand out, as we posted about, but another sub-plot was the story of Bryn Gatland. The number ten started...
Mitre 10 Cup Round 1 Highlights: North Harbour v Northland
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA cracking game to get the Mitre 10 Cup season underway with both sides giving it their all. North Harbour enjoyed the vast majority of possession and territory but the Taniwha's defence stood strong at...
Teams Announced for Mitre 10 Cup Opener
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNorthland and North Harbour will clash in the opening fixture of the 2018 Mitre 10 Cup tomorrow. The last time these two sides met North Harbour beat Northland 22-31 in Whangarei...
Blues Make One Change For Final Super Rugby Clash
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Blues will aim to give long-serving star Jerome Kaino a fitting send-off in his final game for the club when they take on the champion Crusaders in his last Super Rugby clash in Christchurch on...
Pulu Returns to Lead The Blues
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJerome Kaino will become the second most capped Blues player when he starts in Saturday’s Super Rugby clash against the Hurricanes in Wellington. Kaino, who heads to France after...
Tuesday Evening Round Up
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWasps squad for 2018/19 Director of rugby Dai Young has taken another step towards finalising his squad for next season by confirming the departure of four players when their contracts expire at the...
