Potential North v South Island Teams
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks head coach Ian Foster confirmed on Friday that a North Island versus South Island rugby match will go ahead with the clash doubling as an All Blacks trial. The inter-island match was...
Team News: Crusaders and Chiefs Line Ups For Round 3 Of Super Rugby Aotearoa
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Crusaders return to Orangetheory Stadium this weekend for their first home game since March, and Head Coach Scott Robertson has named an unchanged line up to take on the Chiefs. Codie...
Super Rugby Aotearora Team of the Week - Round 2
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRound two is complete and the big talk was around whether the Blues could continue their good form and how the Crusaders will arrive after missing week one. Both questions were answered emphatically as...
Rising Star | The 22-year-old who could be ready to take over from Ben Smith
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRugby is back in full swing in New Zealand with capacity crowds and exhilarating action in Super Rugby. The return of rugby to our screens also sees the return of a number of talking points...
Rising Stars Super Rugby Aotearoa
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWith Super Rugby Aotearoa about to kick off, we take a look at ten youngsters, two from each of the five New Zealand franchises who will be great value during the 10 rounds of action. Caleb...
Three Players Who Could Use Super Rugby Aotearoa To Force Their Way Into The All Blacks Squad
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbySuper Rugby Aotearoa, commencing on 13 June, will provide a welcome opportunity not only for players to get the blood running again, but for them to put their hands up to catch the ever-watchful eyes of...
Five Youngsters To Watch During Super Rugby Aotearoa - Backs
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbySuper Rugby Aotearoa is set to be the first rugby to hit our screens since the global pandemic stalled rugby competitions world wide. With the Aotearoa (New Zeland) version set to kick...
Balancing the books and replacing the Accountant: who can replace Ben Smith after the World Cup?
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Highlanders and All Blacks will lose one of their most consistent performers after the Rugby World Cup with the always reliable Ben Smith bringing the curtain down on his test and Super Rugby career...
Will Jordan ends speculation with new contract
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCrusaders fullback Will Jordan has ended speculation that he would join the Highlanders next season with the franchise confirming that he has committed to the side until 2022. Currently sidelined...
Top 5 Tries - Mitre 10 Cup Round 2
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbySome brilliant tries out of the round with a few youngsters showing their class but the veteren Rene ranger still has it as he sets up a great try for Northland. Keep an eye out for Will Jordan...
