Weekly Round Up
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBlues star Sotutu ends speculation with a new deal: Blues' star looseforward Hoskins Sotutu will remain at the Blues until at least 2022. The 21-year-old has added a further two...
The Crusaders v Blues Fixture: One of New Zealand Rugby's Proudest Traditions
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbySaturday will see what has become known to be one the great clashes in global provincial rugby when the Crusaders take on the Blues in Christchurch. It is a rivalry steeped in over one hundred...
Sevens star and former Sydney Rooster sign for Connacht
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyConnacht Rugby have announced the signings of Australian 7s player Ben O’Donnell and Bay of Plenty Number 8 Abraham Papali’i. The pair will link up with the squad before the start of the...
Intense New Zealand schools match goes down to the wire, producing outstanding tries
6 years ago by Rugby DumpOne of the most prized school rugby rivalries in New Zealand took place at the weekend, with Sacred Heart College Auckland snatching a dramatic last-minute victory over Auckland Grammar.
Rieko Ioane schoolboy highlights show defensive dominance besides fantastic attacking skills
6 years ago by Rugby DumpHighlights of Rieko Ioane’s schoolboy rugby at Auckland Grammar have bee released showing the speedster just three years before becoming an All Black.
Blues star Sotutu ends speculation with a new deal
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBlues' star looseforward Hoskins Sotutu will remain at the Blues until at least 2022. The 21-year-old has added a further two years to his initial contract after joining the Blues in 2019, having...
How things stand after Round 4 of Super Rugby Aotearoa
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRound 4 saw what many fans had predicted; that the Crusaders would finally overtake the Blues to reach the summit of the table. The Crusaders now enjoy top spot, albeit by a single point, after...
Biggest moves and transfer rumours of the week
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAnother busy week in the player market this week with the major announcement of Beauden Barrett's move to Japan next year. We recap some of the biggest moves of the week as well as some of...
Asafo Aumua took just 16 seconds to make an impact in Super Rugby Aotearoa
6 years ago by Rugby DumpSuper Rugby Aotearoa kicked off with two thrilling games in week one, including a sold-out clash between the Blues and Hurricanes at Eden Park in Auckland. In the second half of the game, Asafo Aumua entered...
Eddie Jones plans to lure Blues sensation Hoskins Sotutu to England - report
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland boss Eddie Jones is reportedly keen to lure Blues' sensation Hoskin Sotutu to England after the highly rated and inform Auckland no.8 revealed that he qualifies for England via his mother. The...
