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Super Rugby Women: Blues Women & Waitomo Wahine Chiefs confirmed

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The first-ever Super Rugby Women’s match will be played on Saturday 1st of May, 4:35pm at Eden Park between the Blues Women and Waitomo Wahine Chiefs.   "We are up first representing our franchises...

“I’m not keeping any secrets about where I want to play.” - Jordie Barrett

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Versatile All Black Jordie Barrett has made no secret of the fact that his preferred position is fullback.   The 24 year-old stole the show in Round 5 of Super Rugby Aotearoa, scoring all the Hurricanes’...

Reds run riot against Waratahs to go top, Chiefs earn famous win over Blues

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Alex Mafi crossed three times as the Reds thrashed Waratahs on Saturday, while the Chiefs edged out the Blues late on.     The Reds thrashed Waratahs 46-14 to maintain their perfect...

Red Roses name squad for 2021 Six Nations

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

England Women head coach Simon Middleton has named a 38-player squad for the 2021 Women’s Six Nations.   The Red Roses will assemble in Doncaster on Monday ahead their opening Pool A game...

Watch: Jordie Barrett's masterclass against The Highlanders

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Jordie Barrett put on a master class, scoring all the points in his side’s win through a hat trick of converted tries and two trademark monster penalties as the Hurricanes upset the Highlanders...

Scotland lose Fagerson for France clash

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Scotland will be without the services of number 8 Matt Fagerson when they take the field for their final Six Nations clash France on Friday evening after the 22-year-old sustained an injury during training...

Newcastle's Mateo Carreras slapped with a nine week ban for eye-gouging

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Newcastle will be without Argentine back Mateo Carreras for nine weeks.   Carreras was cited by independent citing commissioner Chris Sharp following the match between Newcastle Falcons and...

Tuungafasi escapes punishment as he prepares Super Rugby milestone

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

All Black prop Ofa Tuungafasi is set to become the eighth Blues player to reach 100 games when the team travel down SH1 to take on neighbours, the Chiefs in their Super Rugby Aotearoa clash in Hamilton...

Pita Gus Sowakula returns as Chiefs stick with McKenzie at fullback

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Chiefs Head Coach Clayton McMillan has named his Chiefs team to face the Blues on home soil following their 35-29 win over the Hurricanes last weekend. McMillan has made three changes to his starting fifteen...