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...
Blues seek consistency in capital
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyIt’s a Capital city showdown this weekend in Wellington as the Blues travel to Sky Stadium to take on the Hurricanes at 7:05pm on Saturday night. Blues coach Leon Macdonald has placed...
Rebels Announce Signing of Experienced Trio
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyTowering locks Tim Cardall and Angelo Smith join the talented Vaiolini Ekuasi as the Rebels newest additions, covering for injured pair Matt Philip and Rob Leota, who despite making great progress with...
All Blacks Player Ratings v England
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe All Blacks led by 14 points inside 10 minutes and extended that lead further in the second half, yet somehow they missed out on a seventh successive victory. England ran in three tries in...
Classic clash at Twickenham: England vs All Blacks
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIt’s all happening at Twickenham once again as, this week, the All Blacks come knocking. After tasting defeat in their first outing of the series (against Argentina), England came back strongly...
England v New Zealand Key Battles: Dual playmakers and lineout leaders
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEddie Jones and Ian Foster have named their lineups for Saturday's blockbuster clash between England and New Zealand at Twickenham. It's been an indifferent year for both sides...
Brodie Retallick named to play 100th Test in clash with England
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks selectors Ian Foster, Joe Schmidt and Jason Ryan have named Brodie Retallick for his 100th All Blacks Test, against England at Twickenham. The 31-year-old will become the 12th All...
New Zealand: Roger Tuivasa-Sheck and Stephen Perofeta earn starts against Japan
2 years 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...
Blues name squad for 2023
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA fresh face with a familiar name is the Blues’ newest recruit for the 2023 DHL Super Rugby Pacific season. Northland blind-side flanker Rob Rush, son of former All Black and Sevens...
All Blacks name 35 man squad for November Tests
2 years 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...
