All Blacks Name Travelling Squad for Australia
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe All Blacks squad which will travel to Australia for the Tri-Nations tournament, has been named, with two new players called into the squad as cover. Otago prop George Bower...
Jonah Lowe knock out from swinging arm results in suspension
4 years ago by Rugby DumpOtago's Slade McDowell was red carded in their Ranfurly Shield defence on 4 October for a high tackle that made direct contact with the opponents head. He has now been suspended, as judicial hearings were...
Mitre 10 Cup RD 5 HIGHLIGHTS | Wellington v Otago
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWhat a spectacle! Wellington come into the game as favourites and also look to be favourites with the early performances of the match. Wellington get the early try and lose the lead in the thirteenth minute...
Umaga-Jensen called up to AB training squad
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyYoung Hurricanes dynamo centre Peter Umaga-Jensen is one step closer to following in uncle Tana’s tracks after his call-up to the squad as cover for teammate Ngani Laumape who is still nursing a...
Mitre 10 Cup Stats Leaders: Most tackles, turnovers, metres gained & more
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRound 4 of the Mitre 10 Cup delivered the goods once again with some cracking encounters. The Ranfurly Shield changed hands once more as Hawke’s Bay defeated Otago at the Forsyth Barr Stadium. Apart...
Mitre 10 Cup Highlights: Otago v Hawke’s Bay
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA game that had an extremely evenly matched first half with the scores being split by one point at the half time break. Both teams were in a good rhythm and the lack of higher points was testament to how...
Mitre 10 Cup Round 4 Wrap-Up
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRound 4 of the Mitre 10 Cup is done and dusted and, as usual, provided fans with some quality displays of rugby with the skills and adventurous spirit of the New Zealander players. Bay of Plenty...
The 'Log o' Wood' marches on...
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDefence ran strongly through the ranks of both sides in a tight first half at the Forsyth Barr Stadium as Hawke’s Bay challenged Otago for the coveted Ranfurly Shield. A war of attrition...
Mitre 10 Cup RD 3 HIGHLIGHTS | Taranaki v Otago
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOtago put in an impressive performance in tough conditions to regain the Ranfurly Shield as they beat Taranaki at the TET Stadium. They had an impressive first half to take 17 point lead into half time, using the breeze to their advantage. Taranaki came into the game more in the second half but were always...
Mitre 10 Cup Highlights: Manawatu Vs Otago
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyManawatu took on Otago in a Mitre 10 Cup clash at the Central Energy Trust Arena. Manawatu started the strongest of the two, winning crucial penalties in the early few minutes. Wyness opened the scoring...
