Super Rugby Pacific 2024 Round One Teams
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySuper Rugby Pacific is set to get underway this weekend as the 12 teams battle for the title. The defending champions Crusaders will kick off the action against the Chiefs on Friday February 23, followed...
Ardie Savea wins top prize at ASB Rugby Awards
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyA month after claiming World Rugby’s biggest prize, Ardie Savea has claimed the Kelvin R Tremain Memorial Player of the Year at this evening’s ASB Rugby Awards. It is the second time Savea...
Mark Telea re-signs with NZ Rugby, Blues for two more years
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks winger Mark Telea has re-signed with NZ Rugby and the Blues for another two years, beyond this year's Rugby World Cup. Telea, 26, made his international debut, when he joined last year's...
Blues look for consistency ahead of playoffs
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyConsistency, especially against the top teams in Super Rugby Pacific, continues to elude the Blues, and things will be more challenging in Brisbane on Friday against a confident Reds team. Acting captain...
Barrett and Plummer reach milestones in ANZAC weekend
2 years 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...
Blues hold out fast-finishing Hurricanes
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Hurricanes have suffered their first loss of the Super Rugby Pacific season, falling to the Blues in a 25-19 thriller in Wellington. It was an arm-wrestle of a contest, with the Hurricanes...
Blues seek consistency in capital
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIt’s a Capital city showdown this weekend in Wellington as the Blues travel to Sky Stadium to take on the Hurricanes at 7:05pm on Saturday night. Blues coach Leon Macdonald has placed...
Blues name squad for 2023
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA fresh face with a familiar name is the Blues’ newest recruit for the 2023 DHL Super Rugby Pacific season. Northland blind-side flanker Rob Rush, son of former All Black and Sevens...
Brilliant Barrett steers the Blues to the Super Rugby Final
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Brumbies have gone down to the Blues 20-19 at Eden Park in Auckland, Dan McKellar’s side showing tremendous bravery to come back from a 20-7 half-time deficit. Late tries to replacement...