Blues hold out fast-finishing Hurricanes
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Hurricanes have suffered their first loss of the Super Rugby Pacific season, falling to the Blues in a 25-19 thriller in Wellington. It was an arm-wrestle of a contest, with the Hurricanes...
Hurricanes name their team for Saturday's double-header against the Blues
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Hurricanes have named their team for Saturday's double-header against the Blues, with the Hurricanes looking to continue their unbeaten start to the season. Jason Holland has made just three changes...
Team Announcement: Melbourne Rebels Vs Hurricanes
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyIn what promises to be one of the biggest ever weekends of rugby in Melbourne, Victorian lock Trevor Hosea has been named to make his starting debut for Friday night’s Super Round blockbuster against...
Dane Coles to retire at the end of 2023
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyDane Coles is set to leave everything on the field this season, which will be his last in professional rugby. A Rugby World Cup winner and World Rugby Player of the Year nominee, Coles has decided...
All Blacks lose Coles and Cane to injury
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks captain Sam Cane and hooker Dane Coles have been ruled out of New Zealand's Autumn Nations Series matches against Wales, Scotland and England. Cane suffered two cheekbone fractures...
New Zealand: Roger Tuivasa-Sheck and Stephen Perofeta earn starts against Japan
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks selectors Ian Foster, Joe Schmidt and Jason Ryan have announced the team for the Test against Japan in Tokyo. Two players will make their first appearance in the run-on side...
Hurricanes Announce 2023 Squad
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Hurricanes have today named their 38-man squad for the 2023 DHL Super Rugby Pacific season. While the core of the squad is maintained from 2022, five new signs have been named, with four players...
All Blacks squad update ahead of Japan Test
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe All Blacks have made forced personnel changes ahead of today's depature to Tokyo for the Lipovitan-D Challenge Cup. Six squad members will remain in New Zealand with an aim to join...
All Blacks name 35 man squad for November Tests
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks selectors Ian Foster, Joe Schmidt and Jason Ryan have named the following squad for the Lipovitan-D Rugby Challenge Cup fixture in Japan and the Healthspan Elite Northern Tour of Wales, Scotland...
Pablo Matera explains Dane Coles' handshake snub
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyLos Pumas forward Pablo Matera has explained why he snubbed Dane Coles' handshake after Argentina's 53-3 loss to the All Blacks in the Rugby Championship. As per tradition, the...
