Classic XV | Hurricanes v Chiefs
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWith the Hurricanes hosting the Chiefs in the second semi-final of the 2024 Super Rugby Pacific season, Ultimate Rugby decided to have a look at the best players in each position who have played for these...
ALL BLACKS DEBUTS: Sitiveni Sivivatu
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySitiveni Sivivatu became the first player in All Blacks history to score four tries on debut when he crossed the chalk four times against Fiji in 2005.
The time Sivivatu dominated an All Blacks trial ahead of 2005 B&I Lions tour
3 years ago by Rugby DumpBack in 2005 Sitiveni Sivivatu broke into the All Blacks squad after lighting up a trial match between the All Blacks Possibles and the All Blacks Probables in Napier.
THROWBACK: When Bryan Habana scored a hattrick for the Babas against the All Blacks
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA hat-trick of tries by Springbok Bryan Habana inspired the Barbarians to only their second-ever win over New Zealand back in 2009. The star-studded side coached by former Springbok coach Nick...
15 years on from Dan Carter's masterclass against the British and Irish Lions
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOn 2 July 2005, the rugby world watched in awe as a 23-year-old flyhalf by the name of Daniel Carter almost single-handedly tore the British and Irish Lions apart. The Lions headed into the game...
The Machine Out Wide - Sitiveni Sivivatu's International Debut
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOn 10 June 2005, on a chilly night in North Harbour, a shining star in the then Super 12, Sitiveni Sivivatu, was given his first run in the All Black jersey. The Fijian-born winger’s Super...
Throwback: The Two Star Studded FRENCH Line Ups That Contested The 2013 Champions Cup Final
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCast your mind back to 2013, Barack Obama is still the president of America, The All Blacks are still Rugby World Champions, the Lions are preparing for their tour to Australia and two French sides have...
Three Super Rugby XVs picked with one player from each franchise since 1996
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFor the last 25 years, Super Rugby has thrilled the rugby public and entertained many rugby spectators around the world. We pay tribute to the Southern Hemisphere's premier competition...
THROWBACK: When Bryan Habana scored a hattrick against the All Blacks in a STAR STUDDED Barbarians team
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA hat-trick of tries by Springbok Bryan Habana inspired the Barbarians to only their second-ever win over New Zealand back in 2009. The star-studded side coached by former Springbok coach Nick...
Cotter Appointed Fiji Head Coach
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFiji Rugby Union have announced the appointment of New Zealander Vern Cotter as the incoming Fiji Head Coach. The two-time Super Rugby and Top 14 Championship winner will take the reins...
