Former England scrumhalf Willi Heinz makes his NPC return
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer England scrumhalf Willi Heinz makes his return to provincial rugby this weekend after being named on the Canterbury bench to face Manawatu in their NPC season opener. Heinz left the Crusaders...
Brilliant Barrett steers the Blues to the Super Rugby Final
1 year 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...
The New Zealand and Moana Pasifika Super Rugby Pacific 2022 squads
2 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...
FULL GAME: Blues v Highlanders (Super Rugby Trans-Tasman Final)
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySettle in for a full match replay of the Blues v Highlanders 2021 Super Rugby Trans-Tasman final. Line-ups: Blues: 1. Alex Hodgman 2. Kurt Eklund 3. Nepo Laulala 4. Gerard Cowley-Tuioti 5. Patrick...
One change to Blues team for Final
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Blues have made just one change to the side that despatched the Force a week ago as they brace for the final contest of the tournament against the Highlanders at Eden Park. Akira Ioane...
Brumbies outclassed by Blues
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Brumbies have gone down to the Blues at Eden Park after a brutally clinical display from the home side. Three unanswered second half tries meant the Brumbies succumbed to their third loss on...
Reds hold on to record first Australian win as Chiefs come up just short
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Chiefs did their best to produce a stunning comeback, but the Reds held on to secure a hard-fought victory. The Reds finally ended the wait for an Australian win in the Super Rugby...
Promising fullback Sullivan gets second Blues start
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Blues head to Melbourne for the clash against the Rebels at AAMI Stadium on Saturday evening. The team will honour experienced midfielder TJ Faiane, who returns to earn his 50th cap, the seventh-highest...
Highly rated fullback to debut as the Blues look to make a statement
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe final outing in the Super Rugby Aotearoa competition is more of a start than a finish for the Blues when they host the Chiefs at Eden Park on Saturday evening. While a bonus point victory...
2021 Super Rugby Aotearoa squads confirmed
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyExperience and continuity run through the 2021 Super Rugby Aotearoa squads announced today with just 26 rookies across New Zealand’s five clubs and just nine player transfers. The...
