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Super Rugby Countdown Day 1: Every Try Scored During the 2022 Season

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Super Rugby returns tomorrow, starting with a New Zealand derby between the reigning champion Crusaders and Chiefs in Christchurch on Friday night.   The rematch of last year’s semifinal...

Super Rugby Countdown Day 4: Most Super Rugby wins by country

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

There are four days until the 2023 Super Rugby season begins.   The tournament will follow a similar schedule to the 2022 season, with 91 matches played in a round-robin, followed by finals in a...

Super Rugby Countdown - 2022 Super Rugby Most Prolific Runners

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

With Super Rugby just 9 days away we take a look back at last year and the top defenders beaten over the tournament   Timoci Tavatavanawai (Moana Pasifika) Timoci Tavatavanawai is known for...

Super Rugby Countdown Day 14: Most tries scored in a match by a team

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Whether it's too much power, too much precision or simply put, too much prowess, some teams have produced wrecking balls who've managed to be regular visitors of the try-line.   Here's a look at...

Super Rugby Countdown Day 16: Most Penalty Goals in a Match

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Some players' boots are more generous than others. Here's a look at the players who've scored the most penalty goals in a single match:     Elton Jantjies (9) 25/02/2012 Lions vs Cheetahs     A...

Super Rugby Countdown Day 17: Rookie players to look out for in 2023

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

With the Super Rugby Pacific competition around the corner. The New Zealand sides have announced their 2023 squads. All-round these clubs have included a total of 21 new-faces in their squads. Few of these...

Aaron Smith and Beauden Barrett Confirm Move to Japan

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

All Blacks Test centurions Aaron Smith and Beauden Barrett have announced they will spend time playing in Japan from 2024.   Both players have signed with the Toyota club with Smith committed to...

Super Rugby Countdown: 21 Days to Kick Off

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Super Rugby is 21 Days away and we take a look at individuals who have put in huge performances in games. Here is a list of the Top Points scorers recorded in a game.    Most points in a match  Gavin...

Super Rugby Countdown Day 22: Players with the Most Super Rugby Appearances

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Only the best players have the coaches confidence in taking the field a number of times due to their talent and reliability. Here's a list of the top ten players to have been called up the most in Super...

Super Rugby Countdown: 23 Past Winners

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

With just 23 days left until the new Super Rugby season kicks off, we take a look at the 23 clubs who lifted the trophy since the competition's inception in 1993.   1996 Blues       The...