The 'Log o' Wood' marches on...
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDefence ran strongly through the ranks of both sides in a tight first half at the Forsyth Barr Stadium as Hawke’s Bay challenged Otago for the coveted Ranfurly Shield. A war of attrition...
Eleven Flyhalves Bath Could Target Instead Of Handre Pollard
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyStuart Hooper's search for a playmaker to run the show has drawn plenty of attention over the past few months with the club regularly linked to Springbok World Cup winning flyhalf Handre Pollard. The...
How the All Blacks fared in the opening round of the Mitre 10 Cup
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe opening round of the Mitre 10 Cup was a special one as the bulk of the All Blacks squad were made available to their regional sides, an extremely rare occurrence as New Zealand's...
North v South: South Player Ratings
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe victors on Saturday, The South scored late through Will Jordan to beat the North 38-35 in a highly entertaining match at Wellington’s Sky Stadium. We rate the South players...
Will Jordan scores an INCREDIBLE match winner in North v South clash
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWith the game in the balance, Josh Ioane and Will Jordan came up with a piece of brilliance to seal the victory for the South in the North v South Island battle. The late try from Jordan...
Mo'unga v Barrett as Teams are named for North v South match
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe two teams for the eagerly-anticipated North v South match at Sky Stadium in Wellington on Saturday 5 September have been named. The teams are as follows: The...
Barrett v Mo'unga | How The North & South Could Line Up
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe squads for the eagerly-awaited have been selected by the All Blacks selectors Ian Foster, Grant Fox and John Plumtree with the All Blacks Assistant Coaches leading the two sides, with Plumtree...
Squads named for eagerly-awaited North v South match
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe squads for the eagerly-awaited Steinlager North vs South match scheduled for Saturday 29 August have been named. The squads have been selected by the All Blacks selectors Ian Foster, Grant...
Super Rugby Aotearoa Team Of The Week Round Nine
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Crusaders wrapped up the Super Rugby Aotearoa title on Sunday with a 32-22 victory over the Highlanders in Christchurch while the Chiefs finished their campaign without a victory...
Super Rugby Aotearoa Wrap Up - Round 9
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbySuper Rugby Aotearoa reached something of a conclusion in Round 9 as the Crusaders were crowned champions after despatching the Highlanders 32-22 in Christchurch. Meanwhile, feelings of anxiety resonate...