All Black Bird to return home
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Hurricanes have confirmed that All Black lock Dominic Bird will be lending his services to the franchise ahead of the 2022 season. Bird began his professional career with the Crusaders...
Dominic Bird heading to the capital
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer All Blacks lock Dominic Bird is returning to New Zealand from a successful stint in France to link up with the Hurricanes for next year’s Super Rugby competition. The 30-year-old...
100 up for Ross Byrne
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster flyhalf Ross Byrne will win his 100th cap for Leinster when the men in blue tackle La Rochelle in the second Champions Cup semi-final today. The 26 year-old has been...
Super Rugby Aotearoa | Blues v Chiefs - Rd 10 Highlights
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Blues finished their Super Rugby Aotearoa campaign on a high with a 39-19 home win over a gallant young Chiefs side. The Chiefs opened the scoring with an early penalty, but the Blues hit back with...
Chiefs tackle Blues at Eden Park in final game of SR Aotearoa 2021
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe final game of Super Rugby Aotearoa 2021 is upon us and the tournament is expected to finish on a high as Chiefs take on the Blues at Eden Park. For the second year running, the title...
Electric battle at Stade Marcel Deflandre: La Rochelle vs Leinster
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyInterest will be piqued around the rugby world on Sunday as two giants of the domestic scene face off for the first time in European competition. Leo Cullen’s Leinster travel to the...
Champions & Challenge Cup Injury Report
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe massive Champions and Challenge Cup semi-finals are set to take place this weekend as Toulouse welcomes Union Bordeaux Begles at Stade Ernest Wallon, La Rochelle go against Leinster...
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...
Liam Messam returns as the Chiefs make 20 changes for their final round robin match
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyChiefs Head Coach Clayton McMillan has named his team to face the Blues at Eden Park on Saturday 1 May with 20 changes to the matchday 23 from last week. The youthful twenty-three includes...