Joe Marchant handed starting Super Rugby debut as Ioane hits 50
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbySix players will make their debuts in an exciting Blues side that includes All Black Rieko Ioane who will play his 50th game for the club for the Super Rugby opener against the Chiefs at Eden Park...
Cotter Appointed Fiji Head Coach
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFiji Rugby Union have announced the appointment of New Zealander Vern Cotter as the incoming Fiji Head Coach. The two-time Super Rugby and Top 14 Championship winner will take the reins...
Glen Jackson hangs up his whistle
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer golden boot turned New Zealand professional referee, Glen Jackson has today announced he is hanging up the whistle, and retiring from professional refereeing after an on-field career that has spanned...
The Highlanders lose another youngster to injury
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOtago and Highlanders’ hooker Ricky Jackson has been forced out of the 2020 Super Rugby season with an ankle injury sustained during training pre-Christmas. After extensive investigations...
New Zealand Rugby Awards Nominees
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOn Thursday New Zealand Rugby will have their awards. New Zealand Rugby Chief Executive Steve Tew said: “Congratulations to all those nominated for awards. Every year, the ASB...
Monday Morning Round Up
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyArdie Savea voted All Blacks player of the year by peers Ardie Savea has been voted the best All Black of 2019 in this year's New Zealand Rugby Players Association (NZRPA) awards. The...
Liam Polwart forced into premature retirement
6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby24-year-old Chiefs hooker and former All Blacks Under 20s starter Liam Polwart has announced he is retiring from rugby following ongoing issues with concussion. Polwart was missing...
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...
Highlanders Reveal Refreshed Squad for 2020
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHighlanders will have a fresh new look in 2020 with 15 players in their first season with the southern-most Super Rugby club. There is plenty of experience in the forwards with Liam Coltman, Ash...
Blues Super Rugby 2020 squad confirmed
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBlues Coach Leon MacDonald has confirmed his 40-strong Super Rugby squad, with 26 of the players from the 2019 season returning with another 4 signings who have come through the Blues development system...
