Explained: Super Rugby Playoff Permutations after Round 11
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Chiefs extended their franchise record of consecutive victories to ten with a 52-28 crushing of the Highlanders in Dunedin. The Crusaders looked ominous in their destruction of the Force in Christchurch...
Julian Savea on brink of historic record
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyHurricanes wing Julian Savea is one try away from being the most prolific try scorer in Super Rugby Pacific history. He will have the chance to make the record his own with the Hurricanes still to play...
Reds name unchanged team for Super W Grand Final
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Queensland Reds have named an unchanged 23 to take on the Fijiana Drua in this Saturday’s Buildcorp Super W Grand Final at Townsville’s Queensland Country Bank Stadium. After defeating...
Declan Moore & Michael McDonald join Connacht from Ulster
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyConnacht Rugby are pleased to announce the loan signings of hooker Declan Moore and scrum-half Michael McDonald from Ulster Rugby.The pair will join the province for the 2023/24 season, linking up with...
Barrett and Plummer reach milestones in ANZAC weekend
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Blues take on the Waratahs in an ‘Anzac Weekend Clash’ this Saturday night at 7:05pm at Eden Park with the home side looking to keep pace with the top four in Super Rugby Pacific. It’s...
Nephi Leatigaga joins Waratahs on injury cover contract
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyLeatigaga joins the Waratahs on an injury cover contract for Angus Bell, who suffered a season ending toe injury during the team's round one clash with the Brumbies. Leatigaga brings a wealth of European...
Lachlan Swinton suspended for 7 weeks
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyA SANZAAR Judicial Committee Hearing has found Lachlan Swinton of the NSW Waratahs guilty of contravening Law 9.13: A player must not tackle an opponent early, late or dangerously after he was Cited following...
Team Announcement: Brumbies vs Fijian Drua
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyBrumbies head coach, Stephen Larkham has named a strong side for Friday night's clash against the Fijian Drua, with Wallabies lock Darcy Swain earning his first start of the year. Swain will partner Warringah...