Crusaders v Blues - How the Blues broke the Christchurch Curse
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe last time the Blues beat the Crusaders in Christchurch Carlos Spencer started a move that would turn out to be one of the most memorable tries in Super Rugby history, this was 18 years ago! The...
MUST-SEE: Rieko Ioane's match winning tackle secures historic win for Blues
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBefore Friday, The Blues had not beaten the Crusaders in Christchurch since Carlos Spencer inspired the Blues back in 2004. This changed on Good Friday with the Blues securing a historic 27-23...
Sarah Hirini and Anna Richards take major prizes as women's rugby shines at the ASB New Zealand Rugby Awards
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBlack Ferns Sevens captain Sarah Hirini has collected three major prizes at the 2021 ASB New Zealand Rugby Awards, including the supreme Kelvin R. Tremain Memorial Player of the Year. Due to COVID-19...
Simon Middleton creates history by winning World Rugby Coach of the Year Award
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySimon Middleton creates history as the first coach of a women’s team to win the prestigious award. Middleton guided the Red Roses through a second successive calendar year unbeaten and 18...
Nominees announced for 2021 ASB Rugby Awards
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand Rugby’s (NZR) top performers of 2021 will be recognised in an ASB Rugby Awards TV event, with nominees announced today. This year’s awards, due to COVID-19 restrictions on public...
The New Zealand and Moana Pasifika Super Rugby Pacific 2022 squads
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyReturning star power, some familiar faces from the past join a cast of exciting young rookies in New Zealand's five 2022 Super Rugby Pacific squads announced today. CLICK HERE TO VIEW...
FRA vs NZ: Top stats performers - tackles, turnovers & more
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe encounter at Stade de France between Les Bleus and the All Blacks was nothing short of colossal. It has been some time since a game of that intensity was lapped up by the global rugby audience. Fabian Galthie’s charges...
France 40-25 New Zealand: Another defeat for the All Blacks after being overpowered by Les Bleus
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFour tries from France saw them beat New Zealand at home for the first time in 21 years after a hard-working performance in Paris. New Zealand were beaten for a second week in a row after...
Aaron Smith and Sam Cane return for French test
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe All Blacks team has been named to play France for the Dave Gallaher Trophy in the final Test of their Northern Tour at Stade de France, Paris, on Saturday 20 November (Kick off: 9.00PM CET / 9.00AM...
All Black Player Ratings v Ireland
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAn emphatic performance from Ireland saw them overwhelm New Zealand in Dublin and earn a memorable victory. Here is how we rated Ian Foster's men in defeat. 15 Jordie Barrett -...
