Jordan Taufua starts on his official test debut for Samoa
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster prop Michael Alaalatoa will captain Samoa in their second Pacific Nations Cup match against Tonga on Saturday (kick-off 1 am BST). Alaalatoa is joined in the front row by debutant Andrew...
Moana Pasifika team named for NSW Waratahs, Mt Smart stadium
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMoana Pasifika return to Mount Smart stadium at 4:30pm on Saturday 7 May to play the NSW Waratahs in round 12 of DHL Super Rugby Pacific. The match is significant for Sekope Kepu as he will play against...
Niko Jones, son of All Blacks great Micheal, set for Super Rugby debut
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMoana Pasifika have named their team to play the Chiefs in Round 9 of Super Rugby Pacific. Pasifika Head Coach Aaron Mauger has make several changes to his side for the match, one of...
France bound Ngani Laumape returns in one of six changes for the Hurricanes
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyStade Francais bound centre Ngani Laumape will return to the starting line-up for the Hurricanes when they face the Rebels in the second round of Super Rugby Trans-Tasman at Sky Stadium on Friday night. Laumape...
Laumape to miss Hurricanes clash with the Waratahs
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHurricanes head coach Jason Holland believes there is plenty of excitement building in the squad as they head across the ditch to kick off their Super Rugby Trans-Tasman campaign against the Waratahs in...
Dane Coles returns to Hurricanes starting XV
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHurricanes centurion and former captain Dane Coles will return to the starting line-up for Friday night’s Sky Super Rugby Aotearoa match against the Highlanders in Dunedin.Coles, who has missed the...
Peter Umaga-Jensen starts for the Hurricanes
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA handful of tweaks have been made to the Hurricanes starting line-up ahead of Sunday’s clash with the Crusaders in Christchurch. The Hurricanes are the only side that managed to hand the Crusaders...
Ardie Savea captains the Hurricanes in his 100th game as brother Julian returns
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyArdie Savea’s first game as captain of the Hurricanes will also be his 100th cap for the side when they take on the Blues at Sky Stadium this Saturday. Ardie’s older sibling Julian will...
Julian Savea returns as the Hurricanes confirm 2021 squad
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHawke’s Bay’s Lolagi Visinia and Wellington’s Pepesana Patafilo will take up the final two spots in next year’s Hurricanes roster. The 2021 squad will officially...
Luke Campbell signs with Hurricanes for 2021
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBay of Plenty Steamers halfback, Luke Campbell, will return home to Wellington for 2021 to take up a contract with the Hurricanes. The 25-year-old left the capital four years ago to play...