The Highlanders lose another youngster to injury
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOtago and Highlanders’ hooker Ricky Jackson has been forced out of the 2020 Super Rugby season with an ankle injury sustained during training pre-Christmas. After extensive investigations...
Scott Robertson backed for European role by former player
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer Crusaders flanker Jordan Taufua believes his former head coach Scott Robertson could benefit from a stint overseas to aid a future application for the All Blacks role after Robertson missed...
Former All Blacks coach Steve Hansen becomes 'Sir Steve'
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand Rugby (NZR) has welcomed its newest Knight, Sir Steve Hansen, and latest Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit (ONZM) Steve Tew, after both were named in the New Zealand Royal Honours list...
London Irish give Samoan wing Belgium Tuatagaloa a life line after he wasn't offered a new contract in France
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbySamoan winger Belgium Tuatagaloa has been given an opportunity to continue his professional career after he was not offered a new contract Valence Romans, who played in the PROD2 in France. The...
Cory Jane lands Super Rugby role as Jason Holland is promoted
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJason Holland has been promoted to Hurricanes head coach after John Plumtree’s elevation to the All Blacks coaching team. Holland, who has been a successful and widely respected assistant...
New Zealand Rugby Awards Nominees
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOn Thursday New Zealand Rugby will have their awards. New Zealand Rugby Chief Executive Steve Tew said: “Congratulations to all those nominated for awards. Every year, the ASB...
Crusaders keep name but reveal a new logo design ahead of 2020 Super Rugby season
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Crusaders will keep its name going forward, but will be attempting to “evolve their identity” with a new logo. The Crusaders and New Zealand Rugby (NZR) have...
Semi Radradra responds to league return rumours
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBordeaux and Fiji utility back Semi Radradra has ruled out a potential return to rugby league, stating that the NRL is behind him. The 27-year-old Fijian star has been the subject of much speculation...
Crusaders announce new-look 2020 Super Rugby squad
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Crusaders squad for 2020 has been named, with a number of debutants in the side, and some familiar faces who will be named in the 38-man squad for the first time. Of the 12 new Crusaders,...
Hurricanes 2020 squad announced
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHighly rated prop Tyrel Lomax and lock Scott Scrafton are two big additions to the Hurricanes squad for the 2020 Super Rugby season. One test All Black Lomax has moved to the club on a four-year...
