The day school boy Damian McKenzie showed that he could go on to be an All Black
4 years ago by Rugby DumpWith much of the attention in New Zealand on up-and-coming full-back Will Jordan, it's easy to forget the depth in that position filled across the other Super Rugby franchises. Damian McKenzie is one such...
Super Rugby Aotearoa Stats Leaders: tries, turnovers, tackles & more
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRound 4 of Super Rugby Aotearoa produced some fine performances in Dunedin and Hamilton with the Crusaders and Hurricanes coming away victorious in their clashes against the Highlanders and Chiefs respectively,...
Weekend Wrap-up - Super Rugby Aotearoa Round 4 and Super Rugby AU Round 1
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRugby fans the world over revelled in the past weekend's action as Round 4 of Super Rugby Aotearoa continued to impress and Super Rugby AU finally got underway in Australia. In New Zealand, the Highlanders...
Super Rugby Team of the Week
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThis weekend saw the return of Super Rugby in Australia while New Zealand enjoyed their fourth consecutive weekend of live rugby. The action kicked off in Brisbane with James O'Connor's late...
Hurricanes survive to see off Chiefs for first win in Super Rugby Aotearoa
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Hurricanes claimed their first win of the Super Rugby Aotearoa season on Sunday. Jordie Barrett returned from injury to lead the Hurricanes past the Chiefs 25-18 for their first win of the...
Super Rugby Aotearoa: Top Five Players Of The Day
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Hurricanes surged to an 18-25 victory over the Chiefs' despite going a man down for the final 20 minutes of the game. Warren Gatland's Chiefs have now lost four on the trot in Super Rugby...
Team News: Chiefs lose Anton Lienert-Brown to concussion
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDamian McKenzie will start in his 80th Chiefs cap against the Hurricanes on Sunday but will do so without fellow All Black Anton Lienert-Brown who has been side-lined with a concussion. The...
Team News: David Havili starts at fullback for the Crusaders
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Crusaders head to Dunedin tomorrow ahead of their round four match against the Highlanders on Saturday which will be the first time the two sides clash since 2018 after the 2019 match was abandoned. Crusaders...
Super Rugby Aotearoa Round 3 - Top Stats Performers: points scored, tackles made, metres gained and more
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbySuper Rugby Aotearoa continued to deliver the goods with a thrilling round three this past weekend. The pick of the two games was, without doubt, the ever-impressive Blues edging out a spirited Highlanders...
Crusaders hold off Chiefs in Christchurch
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Crusaders made it back-to-back wins to start the Super Rugby Aotearoa season with an 18-13 victory over the Chiefs on Sunday. Will Jordan scored tries either side of half-time for the Crusaders...
