Squads named for eagerly-awaited North v South match
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe squads for the eagerly-awaited Steinlager North vs South match scheduled for Saturday 29 August have been named. The squads have been selected by the All Blacks selectors Ian Foster, Grant...
Super Rugby Aotearoa - Tournament's Top Stats Performers
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe unfortunate, abrupt ending to Super Rugby Aotearoa this weekend was the only blight on what was truly a superb competition and celebration of domestic rugby at its best. While there is a possibility...
Super Rugby Aotearoa Wrap Up - Round 9
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbySuper Rugby Aotearoa reached something of a conclusion in Round 9 as the Crusaders were crowned champions after despatching the Highlanders 32-22 in Christchurch. Meanwhile, feelings of anxiety resonate...
Jackson Garden-Bachop's pinpoint cross kick for Kobus van Wyk
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHurricanes flyhalf Jackson Garden-Bachop served winger Kobus van Wyk a final try at Sky Stadium on a platter in the Hurricanes 31-18 victory over the Chiefs. The flyhalf spotted...
The Fittest All Blacks Have Been Revealed
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIn May this year, Beauden Barrett went viral for breaking the Blues Bronco record having made the switch to the Blues from the Hurricanes. However, All Blacks trainer Nic Gill has revealed that...
Waisake Naholo's brother Kini set to make his Super Rugby debut for the Chiefs
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Chiefs kick off their final Super Rugby Aotearoa match for 2020 when they take on the Hurricanes at Sky Stadium this Saturday in Wellington. Chiefs Head Coach Warren Gatland has made several changes...
Super Rugby Aotearoa Wrap Up - Round 8
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRound 8 of Super Rugby Aotearoa saw The Crusaders over-power the Chiefs in a tough battle in Hamilton while the Blues got one over the Highlanders to keep their title hopes alive. Chiefs v Crusaders Life...
Watch Sanders Flatten McKenzie On The Way To The Try Line
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCrusaders No. 8 Tom Sanders found ample amount of space out on the left wing and had a clean run to the try line to score his sides opening try. All Black international Damian Mckenzie tried his...
Super Rugby Aotearoa Wrap Up - Round 7
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRound 7 of Super Rugby Aotearoa threw a major surprise to the fans when the Crusaders suffered their first defeat of the competition to a determined Hurricanes outfit while the Blues kept their hopes alive,...
Super Rugby Aotearoa: Top Five Players Of The Day
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Blues' defence proved to be the difference with the Auckland-based side managing to keep the door well and truly shut in the dire moments of the game to record their fourth victory in Super Rugby Aotearoa. The...
