Higginbotham's Reds snatch victory as Bulls draw again
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThere was late drama in both Super Rugby matches on Friday, with Scott Higginbotham the hero for the Reds in their win over the Blues. Two tries from the departing Scott Higginbotham...
All Blacks pair miss Blues clash against the Reds
5 years ago by Ulitmate RugbyAll Blacks Rieko Ioane and co-captain Patrick Tuipulotu will sit out their second stand-down game while fellow international Dalton Papalii makes a welcome return to the starting line-up. Injury...
James Parsons set to join the Blues 100 club
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHooker James Parsons is set to become just the sixth Blues player to earn 100 caps for his club when they take on the Highlanders in the Super Rugby clash in Dunedin on Saturday. Parsons,...
Caleb Clarke returns to strengthen the Blues' back three
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Blues have named virtually an unchanged side to host the Waratahs in their third straight home game at Eden Park on Saturday. The pre-season star performer, Caleb Clarke, returns from...
Blues duo pen news deals with NZ Rugby
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Blues and New Zealand Rugby (NZR) have landed two key player signatures with All Blacks Dalton Papalii and Patrick Tuipulotu committing their immediate futures to the Super Rugby...
Blues support SBW's Christchurch hiatus
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Blues will look to claim their first win over fellow New Zealand opposition since round one in 2016 without centre Sonny Bill Williams this weekend as he has travelled to Christchurch to represent...
Key players return from injury for the Blues
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Blues welcome two long term injured players to add spark to the team to take on the Sunwolves at QBE Stadium in North Harbour on Saturday. Loose forward Blake Gibson will make his...
Nonu headlines strengthened Blues squad
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWith three exceptions, the Blues has looked to its own provincial unions and development programme to complete the line-up for the 2019 Super Rugby Championship. Veteran All Black Centurion,...
Filling Sam Cane's void in the All Black XV
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe All Blacks win over of the Springboks at Loftus Versfeld this weekend came after major cost for Steve Hansen's men as his star openside flanker succumbed to a neck injury that could see him miss the...
Top Performers: Auckland Vs Waikato
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAuckland claimed their third win of the season against Waikato today and at the same time went top of the Mitre 10 Cup table and equaled their win tally of last year. Here are our Top Performers...
