Everything you need to know ahead of the Super Rugby Aotearoa clash between the Chiefs v Blues
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe opening game of round two of Super Rugby Aotearoa will see an in-form Blues side make the trip to Waikato to face Warren Gatland's Chiefs with tickets selling fast with an anticipated...
Team News: Akira Ioane returns to the Blues starting XV
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Black loose forwards Dalton Papalii and Akira Ioane return to the Blues starting line-up for Saturday’s second round of the Super Rugby Aotearoa against the Chiefs in Hamilton. They...
The Machine Out Wide - Sitiveni Sivivatu's International Debut
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOn 10 June 2005, on a chilly night in North Harbour, a shining star in the then Super 12, Sitiveni Sivivatu, was given his first run in the All Black jersey. The Fijian-born winger’s Super...
The INCREDIBLY Talented U20 Class Of 2010
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWe continue to look back at past U20 World Championship and have a look at where some of the players who have had gone to reach the pinnacle of test rugby and star on the domestic scene. Kurtley...
Blood Brothers - Siblings In Rugby
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe genes required for good rugby players run stronger in some families than in others. We take a look at 10 sets of brothers in the modern and recent era who have made it to the top. Mako and...
Tompkins set for loan, Tigers trio injured, Haouas banned, Super Rugby line ups and more news
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrom Rhun Williams premature retirement to James Slipper signing a new deal with Rugby Australia to the latest teamsheets, here is a round up of the latest news. Cardiff Blues' Rhun Williams...
Marchant to wing it for Blues as Ioane takes centre role
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland centre Joe Marchant will start on the wing against the Stormers this weekend as Rieko Ioane shifts into the midfield alongside TJ Faiane for the clash in Cape Town. TJ Faiane and All Black...
Joe Marchant handed starting Super Rugby debut as Ioane hits 50
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbySix players will make their debuts in an exciting Blues side that includes All Black Rieko Ioane who will play his 50th game for the club for the Super Rugby opener against the Chiefs at Eden Park...
Crusaders announce new-look 2020 Super Rugby squad
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Crusaders squad for 2020 has been named, with a number of debutants in the side, and some familiar faces who will be named in the 38-man squad for the first time. Of the 12 new Crusaders,...
Blues Super Rugby 2020 squad confirmed
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBlues Coach Leon MacDonald has confirmed his 40-strong Super Rugby squad, with 26 of the players from the 2019 season returning with another 4 signings who have come through the Blues development system...
