Tompkins set for loan, Tigers trio injured, Haouas banned, Super Rugby line ups and more news
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrom Rhun Williams premature retirement to James Slipper signing a new deal with Rugby Australia to the latest teamsheets, here is a round up of the latest news. Cardiff Blues' Rhun Williams...
Marchant to wing it for Blues as Ioane takes centre role
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland centre Joe Marchant will start on the wing against the Stormers this weekend as Rieko Ioane shifts into the midfield alongside TJ Faiane for the clash in Cape Town. TJ Faiane and All Black...
Super Rugby Line Ups | Round 3
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Super Rugby line ups ahead of this weekend's action. Blues v Crusaders The Blues will have all their key All Blacks back on starting duties led by captain Patrick...
New Zealand Round-Up from Round 2 of Super Rugby
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHighlanders The Highlanders received a mauling in their season opener from a spirited Sharks team. Having been handed a bye in round one, the men from Dunedin exhibited signs of rustiness. A largely...
Akira Ioane returns for the Blues as Joe Marchant starts
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Blues have named a largely unchanged team to head across the Tasman to take on the Waratahs in Newcastle on Saturday in round two of Super Rugby. Injuries have necessitated some tweaks...
Joe Marchant handed starting Super Rugby debut as Ioane hits 50
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbySix players will make their debuts in an exciting Blues side that includes All Black Rieko Ioane who will play his 50th game for the club for the Super Rugby opener against the Chiefs at Eden Park...
Wallabies skipper Hooper hands Waratahs captaincy to Simmons
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Waratahs have a new skipper in place ahead of their season opener against the Crusdaers on February 1. Michael Hooper has relinquished the Waratahs captaincy to experienced lock...
Tuipulotu to lead the Blues in Super Rugby 2020
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Black lock Patrick Tuipulotu was today confirmed as the captain of the Blues for the 2020 Super Rugby competition. Tuipulotu was the co-captain in 2019 and assumes sole captaincy of...
Blues Super Rugby 2020 squad confirmed
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBlues Coach Leon MacDonald has confirmed his 40-strong Super Rugby squad, with 26 of the players from the 2019 season returning with another 4 signings who have come through the Blues development system...
Reds secure drought breaking 29-28 victory
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Queensland Reds have secured a thrilling come-from-behind 29-28 victory over the Blues at Suncorp Stadium to end a three-year drought against New Zealand sides in Super Rugby. Queensland trailed...
