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Chiefs launch sensational fightback to end win drought

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Chiefs trailed 26-7 at half-time but scored four second-half tries to get past the Hurricanes 35-29.   The Chiefs produced a sensational come-from-behind performance to claim a first Super...

Bryce Heem starts on his Blues debut against the Crusaders

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Blues Coach Leon MacDonald has selected an experienced and largely unchanged Blues team to host the Crusaders at Eden Park on Sunday. It has been strengthened with the return of All Black prop Alex Hodgman,...

Bryn Hall to bring up 100-game milestone at Eden Park

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Crusaders halfback Bryn Hall will lead the team out on to Eden Park on Sunday afternoon, for what will be his 100th Super Rugby Club game.   Hall, who made 32 appearances for the Blues at the start...

Blues 39-17 Highlanders: Rampant hosts underline Super Rugby credentials

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Blues made it two wins from two games, scoring five tries in a 39-17 victory over the Highlanders in Super Rugby Aotearoa in Auckland on Sunday. The hosts proved unstoppable at Eden Park, practically...

Leicester Fainga’anuku take a bow

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Leicester Fainga’anuku showing immense skill to finish a brilliant try in the corner for the Crusaders after a brilliant break by David Havili.   Great break by David Havili but Leicester...

Holland and Gibbes extend contracts with the Hurricanes and New Zealand Rugby

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Jason Holland and Chris Gibbes have extended their contracts with the Hurricanes and New Zealand Rugby (NZR) through to the end of 2023.   Head coach Holland guided the Hurricanes to five Super...