The Deal That Set Super Rugby and Tri-Nations in Motion
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOn this day in 1995, on the eve of the iconic World Cup final between South Africa and New Zealand in Johannesburg, details pertaining to two brand new competitions; the Super 12 and the Tri-Nations. The...
Like Father, Like Son - Eroni and Caleb Clarke
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThose Super Rugby fans of appropriate age who cast their minds back will recall the golden days of the Auckland Blues in the late 90s; a team littered with individual brilliance that produced the goods...
Dan Carter set for shock return to Super Rugby with the Blues - report
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyReports in New Zealand suggest that former All Black flyhalf Dan Carter has signed with the Blues for Super Rugby Aotearoa. Carter recently finished his stint in Japan with Kobe Kobelco Steelers...
Super Rugby's Team of the 90s - Auckland Blues
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWhen the final whistle blew on Saturday the 25th of May 1996, the sight of the scoreboard reading Auckland Blues 45 – 21 Natal Sharks confirmed Zinzan Brooke’s charges as the first champions...
New Zealand Rugby confident cash reserves can ease crisis
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWith Super Rugby suspended and teams facing losses of revenue, New Zealand Rugby's chief executive is confident it can manage the crisis. New Zealand Rugby chief executive Mark Robinson is confident...
League convert set for Waratahs Super Rugby debut
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe NSW Waratahs are headed to McDonald Jones Stadium – their second visit to the Hunter in as many seasons – taking on the Auckland Blues. It's a largely unchanged...
Tuipulotu to lead the Blues in Super Rugby 2020
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Black lock Patrick Tuipulotu was today confirmed as the captain of the Blues for the 2020 Super Rugby competition. Tuipulotu was the co-captain in 2019 and assumes sole captaincy of...
Best and Brits set for final farewells at the Principality
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Barbarians squad as has joined up in Cardiff to prepare for the final match of their November tour. Three legends of the game will be preparing to say different farewells in Wales this week. Ireland’s...
Blues rookie sees Super Rugby dream shattered
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBay of Plenty lock Baden Wardlaw has announced his immediate retirement from rugby because of an historic medical condition. The 29-year-old had realised his lifelong dream when he was named in...
Union and League to unite for historic cross-code double header
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe New Zealand Warriors and Auckland Blues have jointly announced their respective rugby codes will host a NRL and Super Rugby doubleheader in March next year. The back-to-back games at Eden...
