Julian Savea returns as the Hurricanes confirm 2021 squad
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHawke’s Bay’s Lolagi Visinia and Wellington’s Pepesana Patafilo will take up the final two spots in next year’s Hurricanes roster. The 2021 squad will officially...
Savea at centre for Wellington
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWellington Lions head coach, Leo Crowley, has made a handful of changes to his side ahead of their clash against Manawatu at Sky Stadium. Saturday marks the last of the round-robin fixtures, before the...
Julian Savea steamrolls Bryn Gatland to score the match winning for Wellington
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Bus is back it! Former All Blacks winger Julian Savea stepped up to score the matching winning try for Wellington on Saturday as they fought back from an early 13-point deficit to beat...
Wes Goosen set to earn his 50th cap as Wellington name a strong starting line up including both Savea brothers
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWes Goosen will return from injury to play his 50th game for the Lions in this Sunday’s clash with Auckland at Eden Park. The 24-year-old has been a fixture of the squad since making his...
Julian and Ardie Savea start in star studded Wellington line up
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThree All Blacks have been named in the Wellington Lions squad set to face Waikato at FMG Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Asafo Aumua, TJ Perenara and Ardie Savea are all included in the starting...
Thursday News Round-Up
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJackson Garden-Bachop extends Hurricanes contract The Hurricanes and New Zealand Rugby have confirmed the re-signing of Jackson Garden-Bachop until the end of 2021. The...
Jackson Garden-Bachop extends Hurricanes contract
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Hurricanes and New Zealand Rugby have confirmed the re-signing of Jackson Garden-Bachop until the end of 2021. The 25-year-old first-five joined the Hurricanes in 2018, after he played a crucial...
Dane Coles to become the most capped Hurricanes forward
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDane Coles is set to become the Hurricanes most capped forward when the Hurricanes face the Highlanders under the roof in Dunedin this weekend. The Wellington stalwart will hit 119 caps on Saturday, passing...
Super Rugby Aotearoa Team Of The Week Round Nine
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Crusaders wrapped up the Super Rugby Aotearoa title on Sunday with a 32-22 victory over the Highlanders in Christchurch while the Chiefs finished their campaign without a victory...
Jackson Garden-Bachop's pinpoint cross kick for Kobus van Wyk
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHurricanes flyhalf Jackson Garden-Bachop served winger Kobus van Wyk a final try at Sky Stadium on a platter in the Hurricanes 31-18 victory over the Chiefs. The flyhalf spotted...
