Super Rugby Aotearoa - Tournament's Top Stats Performers
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe unfortunate, abrupt ending to Super Rugby Aotearoa this weekend was the only blight on what was truly a superb competition and celebration of domestic rugby at its best. While there is a possibility...
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...
Super Rugby Aotearoa Wrap Up - Round 9
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbySuper Rugby Aotearoa reached something of a conclusion in Round 9 as the Crusaders were crowned champions after despatching the Highlanders 32-22 in Christchurch. Meanwhile, feelings of anxiety resonate...
WATCH: All the incredible first half tries between the Crusaders and Highlanders
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAn incredible firt half that has seen everything as the Highlanders scored after just 61 seconds and sounded their intent to cause an upset and not gift the Crusaders the Super Rugby Aotearoa title. What...
Team News: Nehe Milner-Skudder misses out for the Highlanders as Nareki returns
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe penultimate weekend of Super Rugby Aotearoa brings another classic local derby with the Highlanders travelling to Christchurch to take on the Crusaders. The battle of the Mainland and it’s...
Referees boss admits error on disallowed Damian McKenzie try
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand Rugby Referee boss Bryce Lawrence has admitted that Damian McKenzie's disallowed try on Sunday should have stood. McKenzie's try in the 65th minute was called back after TMO Brendon...
Highlanders' Jona Nareki slices through for try of the weekend contender
4 years ago by Rugby DumpThere was no shortage of thrilling rugby all weekend. Perhaps none more so than the Highlanders come-from-behind 33-31 win at the death over the Chiefs in Hamilton. Aaron Smith was masterful throughout,...
Super Rugby Aotearoa Wrap-Up - Round 6
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAnother great round of Super Rugby Aotearoa came to pass with some payback to the Blues from the Hurricanes and a fantastic second half display which saw the Highlanders home against a stunned Chiefs outfit. Hurricanes...
"Thank God for that." - Gatland jokes on son's axing from Highlanders
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Highlanders today named their side that will take on the Warren Gatland's Chiefs at FMG Stadium Waikato on Sunday, and the side sees the absence of Warren's son, Bryn Gatland. Bryn,...
Team News: Aaron Cruden and Josh Ioane benched for Sunday's clash
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Chiefs return home refreshed after their bye week to take on the Highlanders at FMG Stadium Waikato on Sunday 19 July in round six of Super Rugby Aotearoa with both the Chiefs and Highlanders...
