All Blacks and Springboks renew rivalry on New Zealand soil
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFor rugby fans, the All Blacks versus Springboks rivalry is one of the most intense and fiercely contested matchups in the sport. South Africa's absence from New Zealand shores since 2019 makes it the...
Barrett and Plummer reach milestones in ANZAC weekend
1 year 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
1 year 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
1 year 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...
Hurricanes vs Blues: Preview
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Blues have lost two of their last three games in Super Rugby Pacific (W1) including a five-pointloss (25-20) to the ACT Brumbies in their last game; they’ve not lost back-to-back games...
Law variations make for fast-paced opening round
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyTime restrictions on goal kicks, set pieces and rucks and a streamlined TMO process have made for a fast-paced start to Super Rugby Pacific. Not the least was how the Blues used the assured fast...
BLUES RAISE THE BAR HIGH IN DUNEDIN ROUT
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Blues have made a huge statement in their opening game of Super Rugby Pacific 2023, defeating the Highlanders 60 - 20 under the roof in Dunedin. The powerful running of winger Mark Telea was...
Super Rugby Countdown Day 11: A look at Crusaders' 11th Super Rugby crown
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyIn June 2022, Crusaders secured an 11th Super Rugby title as they snapped Blues' 15-match winning streak with a dominant 21-7 victory in all-New Zealand final at a sold-out Eden Park in Auckland. Richie...
Aaron Smith and Beauden Barrett Confirm Move to Japan
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks Test centurions Aaron Smith and Beauden Barrett have announced they will spend time playing in Japan from 2024. Both players have signed with the Toyota club with Smith committed to...
URC the perfect breeding ground for NextGen Springboks
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyOne of the significant features to come out of the Springboks’ Autumn Nations Series this month – and the November international series in general – was how it underlined the role played...
