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...
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...
Super Rugby Aotearoa: The Two Big Round 8 Clashes
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLast weekend saw two 3-point games playing out in Round 7 of Super Rugby Aotearoa and fans have another action-packed weekend to look forward to with the Highlanders taking on the Blues in Dunedin and...
Blues Team For Key Clash Against The Highlanders
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Blues, Chiefs and Highlanders are tightly grouped in the middle of the table chasing the likely one spot for a place in the final of the competition with three rounds remaining. Friday night’s...
Havili's drop goal seals golden-point triumph
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDavid Havili's drop goal earned the Crusaders a dramatic golden-point victory over the Hurricanes on Sunday. The Crusaders sealed a golden-point victory over the Hurricanes as David...
Super Rugby: Wrap Up and Team of the Week
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA thrilling round of Super Rugby Aotearoa saw both games head into extra time with the Chiefs edging out the Highlanders in the competition's first-ever golden point extra time before the Crusaders won...
“I’m not keeping any secrets about where I want to play.” - Jordie Barrett
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyVersatile All Black Jordie Barrett has made no secret of the fact that his preferred position is fullback. The 24 year-old stole the show in Round 5 of Super Rugby Aotearoa, scoring all the Hurricanes’...
Watch: Jordie Barrett's masterclass against The Highlanders
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJordie Barrett put on a master class, scoring all the points in his side’s win through a hat trick of converted tries and two trademark monster penalties as the Hurricanes upset the Highlanders...