Will Jordan inks 2027 contract extension with NZR, Crusaders & Tasman
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWill Jordan has become the latest All Black to re-sign with New Zealand Rugby (NZR) until the end of the 2027 Rugby World Cup cycle. The 25-year-old from Christchurch has also recommitted to the Crusaders...
Barrett and Plummer reach milestones in ANZAC weekend
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Blues take on the Waratahs in an ‘Anzac Weekend Clash’ this Saturday night at 7:05pm at Eden Park with the home side looking to keep pace with the top four in Super Rugby Pacific. It’s...
Rieko Ioane signs 2027 contract extension with NZR, Blues and Auckland
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyRieko Ioane will build on his legacy with New Zealand Rugby after signing a four-year contract extension until 2027. The 59-Test All Black has also re-signed with the Blues in DHL Super Rugby Pacific...
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...
BLUES RAISE THE BAR HIGH IN DUNEDIN ROUT
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Blues have made a huge statement in their opening game of Super Rugby Pacific 2023, defeating the Highlanders 60 - 20 under the roof in Dunedin. The powerful running of winger Mark Telea was...
Super Rugby Countdown - Most tries in a match over the past 5 years by New Zealand Players
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySean Wainui Chiefs winger Sean Wainui had made history, producing the first five-try haul in a Super Rugby match. Through 25 years of the ever-changing Super Rugby landscape, nobody had dotted...
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...
Will Stuart the unlikely hero as England earn a barely believable draw with New Zealand
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWill Stuart was England's hero with two late tries, either side of Freddie Steward crossing over, as New Zealand squandered a huge lead. England scored three tries in the final eight minutes...
England Player Ratings v New Zealand
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland scored three tries in the final eight minutes to fight back from 18 points down and earn a barely believable 25-25 draw against New Zealand on Saturday. Here is how we rated Eddie...
