Ospreys sign Highlanders utility back
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Ospreys have confirmed the signing of utility back Michael Collins on a two-year deal. Collins, 27, played Super Rugby for the New Zealand franchises - the Blues and the Highlanders –...
Super Rugby Trans-Tasman laws confirmed
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyGoal-line drop-outs and the ability to replace red carded players after 20 minutes are the two law innovations trialled by New Zealand Rugby (NZR) and Rugby Australia (RA) that will carry over to Sky Super...
Tony Brown heading to Japan
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHighlanders Head Coach Tony Brown is set to depart the Highlanders before the Super Rugby Trans-Tasman begins. Brown will join Head Coach Jamie Joseph and immediately depart to Japan for...
McKenzie leaves it late in Super Rugby Aotearoa thriller
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Hurricanes appeared set to clinch just their second win of the season, only to be beaten by a last-gasp penalty on Friday. Damian McKenzie landed a penalty after the final siren sounded...
Watch: Damian McKenzie's CLUTCH kick seals Chiefs victory
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIt's happened again! Damian McKenzie has produced another clutch moment to secure victory for the Chiefs with the fullback nailing a long range penalty to seal a 26-24 victory over the Hurricanes. Mr...
Super Rugby Trans-Tasman draw finalised
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand Rugby (NZR) and Rugby Australia (RA) have confirmed the final schedule for Super Rugby Trans-Tasman with additional home matches for the Blues, Hurricanes and Highlanders and trips to Wollongong...
Exeter set to sign hulking, young NZ tighthead
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRob Baxter’s global search for a tighthead has seemingly come to an end with the result that 6'4, 128kg Josh Iosefa-Scott is set to call Sandy Park his new home. Iosefa-Scott currently...
Super Rugby Aotearoa teams embrace Anzac spirit
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand’s Super Rugby Aotearoa teams will embrace the Anzac spirit during this weekend’s round of matches as they acknowledge all servicemen and women across the country, and have reached...
Chiefs edge Crusaders to move into Finals spot
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJust one point separated the sides in Hamilton, with Damian McKenzie's late penalty sending the Chiefs into second place. Damian McKenzie scored a last-gasp penalty as the Chiefs came from behind...
Hodgman dismissed as Blues defeated by Highlanders
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Highlanders bounced back from their defeat to the Chiefs to propel themselves back into the Finals hunt with a win over the Blues. Alex Hodgman saw red as a depleted Highlanders...
