All Black captain returns for top of the table New Zealand derby
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Crusaders have been boosted by the return of All Blacks captain and no.8 Kieran Read for the big derby match this week against the Hurricanes in Wellington; a match that will establish the competition...
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...
Beauden Barrett returns for the Hurricanes
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRecord Hurricanes points scorer Beauden Barrett will return to the starting XV for Friday night's Super Rugby match against the Brumbies in Palmerston North. Barrett has missed the first two weeks...
Dane Coles back in Hurricanes no.2 jersey ahead of Crusaders clash
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHurricanes captain Dane Coles will return to the starting XV for the first time since 2017 when the squad travel south to meet the Crusaders in Saturday night's Investec Super Rugby match. Coles...
Perenara to lead Hurricanes in season opener
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHurricanes halfback TJ Perenara will lead the Hurricanes in their Super Rugby opening match against the Waratahs in Sydney on Saturday night. Perenara, the Hurricanes most capped halfback...
Six new faces in Hurricanes 2019 Super Rugby squad
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Hurricanes have opted for continuity with the selection of the 2019 squad for the Super Rugby season. There are just six new faces in new head coach John Plumtree’s 38-man squad, with dynamic...
The Formidable World XV that could face Japan
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJamie Joseph's Japan will be up against it this weekend when they face off in an exhibition match against the World XV. Robbie Deans and Scott Robertson will take charge of the World XV and...
'Misjudged' headbutt gets All Black's older brother a hefty suspension
6 years ago by Rugby DumpIt's no surprise to hear that Canterbury prop Daniel Lienert-Brown will be out of action for a while following his red card for head-butting Taranaki hooker Ricky Riccitelli last weekend. He is not the...
Counties Manukau v Taranaki - Top Performers
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTaranaki edged Counties Manukau 19-26 in the opening game in round 3 of the Mitre 10 Cup. Here are the Top Performers from the clash: Toni Pulu - Counties The Brumbies...
Ranfurly Shield Top Performers
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Ranfurly Shield will stay with Taranaki after a 5 try and 20 point thumping of Manawatu. The Shield holders put in a great performance after their opening weekend loss as they hunt for the Mitre 10...
