The Two Best Composite World Club XVs
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThis is some team! OPTA released the top players in each position based on their unique index which highlighted the highest-rated players in top-level club rugby since the beginning of 2019. After releasing...
Five Young Gun Springboks The Lions Could Face In 2021
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA few youngsters have made their mark against the famed touring side over the years. In 2013, a young Israel Folau made his test debut against Warren Gatland's side while in 2017 Rieko Ioane...
Top Super Rugby (Round 7) Stats Performers - Tackles, turnovers, running metres, defenders beaten, clean breaks
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWith Round 7 complete, we examine the top performers in the relevant statistical columns. Jake Schatz of the Sunwolves topped the tackle stat for the first time with 23. The Sunwolves spent a...
Super Rugby Round 7 Wrap-Up
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHurricanes v Chiefs Jordie Barrett landed a penalty at the death to give the Hurricanes victory in Hamilton on Friday evening. The game was a solid contest from the beginning with both teams well matched...
Barrett sees Hurricanes home in New Zealand derby thriller
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Hurricanes claimed an epic victory over Chiefs in Super Rugby, with the decisive kick from Jordie Barrett coming long after the hooter. Jordie Barrett held his nerve to give the Hurricanes...
WATCH: Super Rugby Refs Forced To Make Near Impossible Decision Over Hurricanes Try
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA last gasp penalty saw the Hurricanes snatch a 27-24 away win over the Chiefs in round 7 of Super Rugby. The Hurricanes opened the scoring with an early try, but the Chiefs hit back with a penalty...
Super Rugby Round 6 Wrap Up
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Bulls break their duck, the Reds narrowly miss out, Blues kick into gear and the Sharks and Brumbies march on. Super Rugby delivered its usual healthy dose of intrigue, surprise and excitement in an...
Jordie Barrett one ups two Kiwi legends with absolute monster kick
5 years ago by Rugby DumpJordie Barrett is no stranger to freakish kicks. On Saturday night, he smashed a 63-metre penalty that helped the Hurricanes get into the win column with their 26-23 win over the Jaguares in Buenos Aires....
New Zealand Round-Up from Round 2 of Super Rugby
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHighlanders The Highlanders received a mauling in their season opener from a spirited Sharks team. Having been handed a bye in round one, the men from Dunedin exhibited signs of rustiness. A largely...
Watch: Jordie Barrett's 60 metre penalty against the Jaguares
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyScrumhalf Jamie Booth scored a 78th-minute try to help the Hurricanes beat the Jaguares 26-23 in Buenos Aires. The Jaguares led throughout the second half and were 23-12 up with just 15 minutes...
