Auckland boosted by Akira Ioane Return
7 years ago by Auckland RugbyAuckland coach Nick White has named eight replacements come into the starting side from the one that battled Auckland to a 10-8 victory over Northland on Saturday, with the return of No. 8 Akira Ioane. Among...
Mitre 10 Cup Round 2 - Round Up
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA massive round 2 of the Mitre 10 Cup was played out this last weekend as we were treated to the first Ranfurly Shield Challenge of the season as well as the Battle of the Bays. Top...
Highlights: Auckland vs Northland
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAuckland ground out a 10-8 victory over Northland in wet conditions in round 2 of the Mitre 10 Cup. The sides traded penalties before Auckland crossed for a late first half try from an error at the Northland...
History of the Ranfurly Shield
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCanterbury will defend the Ranfurly Shield against Otago on Sunday for the first time this Mitre 10 Cup this season. Follow the match With that in mind, we have a look back into the history of...
Mitre 10 Cup Round Up
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Mitre 10 Cup kicked off this past weekend with some mouth-watering encounters that did not fail to excite the fans. The opening match saw a replay of last year's Championship final as North...
Weekend Round Up
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyPierre Spies announces his retirement Former Springbok and Bulls loose forward Pierre Spies has announced his retirement from all from all forms of rugby following a career that last 13 years....
Leni Apisai leaves Hurricanes for Blues
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer New Zealand under-20 captain and Maori All Blacks hooker Leni Apisai has left the Hurricanes and signed on for the Blues until 2019. The 21-year-old, who will play for Wellington in the...
Tuesday Morning Round Up
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAbel re-signs with Brumbies The Brumbies and Robbie Abel have struck a new two-year deal that will keep the hooker in the Nation’s Capital until the end of 2019. Full story Leicester...
Northland name strong squad for 2017
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNorthland have named a strong 33-man squad as they look to make a mark on the Mitre 10 Cup in 2017. Derren Witcombe returns to coach the side that will be desperate to improve on the last...
Abel re-signs with Brumbies
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Brumbies and Robbie Abel have struck a new two-year deal that will keep the hooker in the Nation’s Capital until the end of 2019. Abel, a local product who attended St Edmund’s...
