Six new faces in Hurricanes 2019 Super Rugby squad
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Hurricanes have opted for continuity with the selection of the 2019 squad for the Super Rugby season. There are just six new faces in new head coach John Plumtree’s 38-man squad, with dynamic...
Mitre 10 Cup FINAL HIGHLIGHTS: Auckland v Canterbury
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIn what was an exciting final, Auckland has managed and battled to victory as the lift up the cup. A 9 try thriller was forced into extra time where Auckland took control. Canterbury were in somewhat of...
Olmstead the star as Auckland win the Mitre 10 Cup
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAuckland win their first NPC final since 2007 and the man of the moment was Evan Olmstead. Olmstead was nothing short of colossal during the game but noticeably during the 20 minutes of extra...
TJ Faiane & Mitchell Drummond Preview the Mitre 10 Cup Final
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJoin Rikki Swannell for this special Premiership Final preview between Auckland and Canterbury as she speaks with T J Faiane and Mitchell Drummond ahead of this weekend's big match.
Moody re-commits to NZ Rugby and Crusaders
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks and Crusaders loosehead prop, Joe Moody, has committed to playing his rugby in New Zealand through to 2022. The 30 year old has extended his contract with NZ Rugby beyond next year’s...
SEMIFINAL HIGHLIGHTS: Tasman v Canterbury - 2018
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCanterbury advance after a close victory over Tasman. Tasman defended brilliantly for most of the game, but Canterbury just kept pressing and pressing. Eventually the wall broke. It wasn't the...
Captain fantastic Mitchell Drummond leads Canterbury to the final
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAnother fantastic Crusaders derby between Tasman and Canterbury has come to an end with a familiar result as the Cantabs upset the Mako in a semi-final once again. Canterbury continue their dominance in...
Thursday Morning Round Up
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHughes handed a six-week ban Wasps no.8 Nathan Hughes is set to miss England’s first three autumn Tests through suspension. Hughes has been banned for six weeks after he punched Gloucester...
Can Canterbury be stopped?
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Mitre 10 Cup Premiership title has been based in Canterbury for the past three years and without a home semi-final this year, it is the perfect opportunity for another Province to getting their...
Maori All Blacks squad named for historic tour
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Maori All Blacks squad to play in the USA, Brazil and Chile for their end of year tour, has been named today. Five players in Japan with the All Blacks will later join the Maori All Blacks...
