Canterbury's worst finish since 2014
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWith the Mitre 10 Cup finishing the group stages, Canterbury will stay in the hunt for the title but won't host a play off game for the first time since 2014. Auckland and Tasman bagged the top two spots...
ROUND 9 HIGHLIGHTS: Southland v Auckland
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAuckland moved to the top of the Premiership standings with an emphatic 56-8 away win over Southland in round 9. Southland opened the scoring with an early penalty, but Auckland hit back with the first...
Manu Samoa names team for Northern Hemisphere tour
8 years ago by Manu SamoaManu Samoa's squad for the forthcoming Northern Hemisphere Tour in November this year has been named. Head coach Steve Jackson has retained most of the old heads in the team with a number of new...
Auckland go coast to coast for stunning come from behind win over Wellington
8 years ago by Rugby DumpAuckland edged Wellington 29-24 in Mitre 10 action on Thursday night. Wellington was nursing a slim lead with just on 10 minutes to play when Auckland's TJ Faiane broke from deep in his own half for this...
Friday Morning Round Up
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyQueensland Reds back in maroon for 2019 In recognition of 125 years of rich history, the St.George Queensland Reds have gone back to the future by announcing Queensland will play in maroon jerseys for...
Cheika makes two changes to face Argentina in Salta
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWallabies coach Michael Cheika has made two changes to his starting fifteen ahead of Australia’s Test against Argentina in Salta on Saturday evening (local time). Bernard Foley will return to...
Mitre 10 Cup HIGHLIGHTS: Wellington v Auckland
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAuckland moved to the top of the Premiership standings as they edged Wellington 29-24. An early try and penalty saw Wellington into a 10-0 lead, but Auckland hit back with their first try to trail by just...
NZ Rivals clash for the first time since 2014
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Mitre 10 Cup heads into the closing stages of the competition and with playoff spots on the line. The pick of the weekend fixtures sees two in-form sides face off with a Premiership...
A gutsy defensive effort by Otago to record historic win
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAt the back of 6 wins on the trot and an unbeaten season thus far, the men from Auckland had their eyes set on another scalp. However it was a Matt Faddes hat trick and a good defensive effort that saw...
Mitre 10 Cup HIGHLIGHTS: Auckland v Otago
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOtago win only their 2nd match in 42 years at Eden Park. It was a fantastic match. Otago putting massive pressure on Auckland and capitalizing on their mistakes to stay in the contest and ultimately get...
