10 Famous British & Irish Lions Bolters
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe term “bolter” has its origins in horse racing and describes a horse who pulls a surprise on the rest of the field by coming out of nowhere to snatch victory. In the British...
Dominic Bird heading to the capital
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer All Blacks lock Dominic Bird is returning to New Zealand from a successful stint in France to link up with the Hurricanes for next year’s Super Rugby competition. The 30-year-old...
Dane Coles extends NZ contract through to 2023
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks and Hurricanes hooker Dane Coles has recommitted to New Zealand Rugby and his Super Rugby team, inking a deal through to 2023. The 34-year-old has played 74 Tests...
Super Rugby Aotearoa: The Two Big Round 8 Clashes
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLast weekend saw two 3-point games playing out in Round 7 of Super Rugby Aotearoa and fans have another action-packed weekend to look forward to with the Highlanders taking on the Blues in Dunedin and...
Hurricanes captain out of Super Rugby Aotearoa
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIt’s bad news for renowned All Black flanker and Hurricanes captain Ardie Savea as the 27 year old was given the news that he has sustained a significant MCL injury and will be out of rugby for the...
Havili's drop goal seals golden-point triumph
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDavid Havili's drop goal earned the Crusaders a dramatic golden-point victory over the Hurricanes on Sunday. The Crusaders sealed a golden-point victory over the Hurricanes as David...
Super Rugby: Wrap Up and Team of the Week
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA thrilling round of Super Rugby Aotearoa saw both games head into extra time with the Chiefs edging out the Highlanders in the competition's first-ever golden point extra time before the Crusaders won...
Super Rugby Women: Blues Women & Waitomo Wahine Chiefs confirmed
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe first-ever Super Rugby Women’s match will be played on Saturday 1st of May, 4:35pm at Eden Park between the Blues Women and Waitomo Wahine Chiefs. "We are up first representing our franchises...
Chiefs launch sensational fightback to end win drought
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 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...
Holland and Gibbes extend contracts with the Hurricanes and New Zealand Rugby
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJason 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...
