Super Rugby Round 8: Highlanders v Hurricanes
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Hurricanes held on for a 31-28 away win over the Highlanders in round 8 of Super Rugby. The sides each ran in two first half tries to head into the break deadlocked at 14-14. An early second half penalty...
Hurricanes cling on to win derby thriller, Reds down Stormers
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Hurricanes withstood huge late pressure to beat the Highlanders, while the Stormers were beaten by the Reds. Ardie Savea bagged two tries as the Hurricanes beat the Highlanders 31-28...
Ben Lam butchers a certain try
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHurricanes winger Ben Lam has built a reputation as one of the most lethal finishers in Super Rugby but against the Highlanders on Friday he butchered what would have been an outstanding try from his own...
Caleb Clarke returns to strengthen the Blues' back three
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Blues have named virtually an unchanged side to host the Waratahs in their third straight home game at Eden Park on Saturday. The pre-season star performer, Caleb Clarke, returns from...
Maiden Start for Swain as Alaalatoa & Pulu Return
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAcademy product Darcy Swain will start his first every Super Rugby match as the Plu500 Brumbies head to Christchurch to tackle the Crusaders in Round 8 of the competition. Swain, who recently...
Highly touted powerhouse wing set for Crusaders' Super Rugby debut
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Crusaders are set to play their first home game in three rounds of Super Rugby, and Head Coach Scott Robertson has named his side for Saturday evening's match against the Brumbies. Robertson...
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...
Super Rugby Milestone up for Jaco Peyper
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbySouth African referee Jaco Peyper will on Saturday become only the fourth referee in history to officiate his 100 Super Rugby matches when he takes charge of the Trans-Tasman clash between the Crusaders...
Reds youngster handed first start
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyQueensland Reds have made three changes to their starting XV for Friday’s match against the Stormers at Suncorp Stadium. Chris Feauai-Sautia (hamstring) and Angus Scott-Young (concussion)...
New Zealand Rugby commit to Crusaders re-branding
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Crusaders and New Zealand Rugby have announced that they will engage independent research company, Research First, to seek feedback and provide recommendations on the Crusaders team name and brand,...
