Bryce Heem signs for the Blues
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer Auckland and Northland player Bryce Heem will fill the final spot on the Blues roster for the 2021 Super Rugby Aotearoa competition. The Auckland-born Heem, who played for the Chiefs and...
Throwback to Christian Cullen's 90 metre try for the Hurricanes
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOn his 45th birthday, we throwback to one of Christian Cullen's most iconic tries for the Hurricanes. Happy Birthday to The Paekakariki Express, Christian Cullen 🎈pic.twitter.com/MyBTgUGydb —...
Eklund signs as fulltime replacement for Blues in Super Rugby Aotearoa
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBay of Plenty hooker Kurt Eklund has been named as fulltime replacement for the Blues for the 2021 Super Rugby Aotearoa season. Eklund will replace hooker James Parsons who last week announced his retirement...
Report: NRL Superstar Roger Tuivasa-Sheck Set For Code Switch To Chase All Blacks Dream
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNational Rugby League superstar Roger Tuivasa-Sheck is set to quit rugby league and chase his dreams of representing the All Blacks. According to a report in the Australia Daily Telegraph, Tuivasa-Sheck will...
Blues talisman James Parsons announces his retirement
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBlues talisman James Parsons has today announced that he has decided to retire from all rugby. Parsons finishes as the fourth highest capped Blues player (115 games) behind Keven Mealaumu, Jerome...
Crusaders lose Andrew Makalio for the 2021 Super Rugby season
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCrusaders hooker Andrew Makalio injured his neck following a collision while playing for Tasman towards the end of the 2020 Mitre 10 Cup. Subsequent investigations and specialist opinions...
Former All Black Tamati Ellison joins Crusaders coaching group
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Crusaders have confirmed the appointment of a fifth coach for the 2021 Sky Super Rugby season, with former All Black and Hurricanes utility, Tamati Ellison, joining the squad today. Ellison will fill...
Hurricanes to play Blues, Chiefs at Upper Hutt’s Maidstone Park
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyUpper Hutt’s Maidstone Park will play host to the Hurricanes pre-season clash against the Blues and the Chiefs on February 13. It is the first time the venue has held a Super Rugby fixture, let...
Aaron Smith nominated for three New Zealand Rugby Awards
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand’s top rugby performers of 2020 will be recognised in a special ASB Rugby Awards TV event, with the nominees announced by New Zealand Rugby (NZR) today. New Zealand Rugby Chief...
Former Munster and Crusaders flyhalf joins the Hurricanes backroom staff
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Hurricanes have bolstered their coaching line-up with former Crusader playmaker and Munster star, Tyler Bleyendaal. The 30-year-old has plenty of experience behind him, playing 21 games for...
