All Black backs follow in the path of DC as they head to Japan
3 years ago by Rugby DumpNew Zealand World Cup winners Ben Smith and Aaron Cruden will follow in the footsteps of Kiwi legend Dan Carter by joining Kobe Steelers, the Japanese rugby union team announced on Friday.
World Cup Winning All Black Pair Head To Kobe
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyReigning Top League champions Kobe Kobelco Steelers have added a pair of World Cup Winning All Blacks to their ranks ahead of their new campaign which is set to kick off in January 2021. Chiefs...
Team News: Chiefs vs Crusaders
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Chiefs return home this weekend to challenge the Crusaders in their final 2020 home game at FMG Stadium Waikato in round eight of Super Rugby Aotearoa. Chiefs Head Coach Warren Gatland has...
WATCH: Ofa Tu'ungafasi's smashing HIT on Aaron Cruden
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBlues prop Ofa Tu'ungafasi's has been in stellar form during the Super Rugby Aotearoa for the Blues with the 28-year-old making a strong case to become the All Blacks' starting tighthead prop. Tu'ungafasi...
Another injury blow for Warren Gatland's Chiefs
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWarren Gatland's Chiefs crashed to an unwanted record in round seven of Super Rugby Aotearoa with the 21-17 loss handing Gatland's men their seventh straight loss in a row. The...
Super Rugby Aotearoa: Top Five Players Of The Day
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Blues' defence proved to be the difference with the Auckland-based side managing to keep the door well and truly shut in the dire moments of the game to record their fourth victory in Super Rugby Aotearoa. The...
Blues defence denies the Chiefs a late winner
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAnother Super Rugby Aotearoa game, another thrilling encounter that was decided in the final moments of the game as Warren Gatland's Chiefs lose their seventh straight game. The Blues get back...
Aaron Cruden's excellent dummy fools the Blues defence to set up a sensational Chiefs try
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyInjected into the game at half time with the Chiefs trailing the Blues 14-7, Aaron Cruden made an immediate impact set up a try for his winger Solomon Alaimalo. The 50 test cap All Black was playing...
RANKED | The Top 10 Players Heading To Japan Next Year
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe momentum of rugby's growth in Japan may have slowed since after the Rugby World Cup with Super Rugby and the Top League but when the Top League does return in January next year, it will do...
Beauden Barrett's first run in an All Black jersey
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAaron Cruden leaving the field at around the 25 minute mark against the Irish in 2012 heralded the beginning of one of the most noteworthy All Black careers to date. Beauden Barrett, the fresh-faced...
