New Zealand Under 20s named first squad of 2019
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe New Zealand Under 20 team will face Australia in their first game of the year later this month. Coach Craig Philpott has named the squad to travel to the Oceania Rugby U20 Championship. Philpott...
Should Super Rugby's ace place kicker leave Japan?
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer Highlanders flyhalf Hayden Parker has been making the headlines for his incredible goal kicking record that has seen him convert his last 32 attempts at goal for the Sunwolves. Heading...
Monday Morning Round Up
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRyan Crotty confirms move to Kubota Spears Crusaders centurion and 44-Test All Black, Ryan Crotty, has announced he will leave New Zealand rugby at the end of the year, and link up with...
Barrett axis starts against Stormers
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHurricanes centurion Beauden Barrett will take over the captaincy for Saturday's Super Rugby match against the Stormers at Westpac Stadium. Barrett made 116 appearances for the Hurricanes...
Wednesday Morning Round Up
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbySunwolves set for Super Rugby axe The Japanese team was expected to be informed of their fate via telephone on Wednesday as SANZAAR look to return to a round-robin format with 14 teams. Full...
150 Up for Franks while Whitelock returns
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCrusaders Head Coach Scott Robertson has named his side for Saturday night's southern derby against the Highlanders, and it includes the return of four All Blacks. Owen Franks, Matt Todd...
Makin & Taliuali Make First Start of Season
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyProp Leslie Leuluaialii-Makin and wing Lausii Taliauli will make their first Super Rugby starts of the season as the Plus500 Brumbies welcome the Waratahs to GIO Stadium on Friday in Super Rugby Round...
Damian McKenzie's positional switch confirmed as the Chiefs look to end losing streak
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Chiefs twenty three have been named to don the 1996 Gallagher Chiefs heritage jersey when they run out at FMG Stadium Waikato to take on the Hurricanes on Friday 15 March. Head Coach...
OUCH: Sevu Reece makes brutal shot as winger steps directly into the line of fire
5 years ago by Rugby DumpSevu Reece marked his debut for the Crusaders last weekend in impressive style, with a Man of the Match performance against the side that never selected him, the Chiefs.
Highlights - Crusaders vs Chiefs
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Crusaders laid down a marker with a statement 57-28 thrashing of the Chiefs in round 4 of Super Rugby. The Crusaders got off to a fast start with two early tries, but the Chiefs hit back with their...