Super Rugby Countdown - 2022 Super Rugby Most Prolific Runners
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWith Super Rugby just 9 days away we take a look back at last year and the top defenders beaten over the tournament Timoci Tavatavanawai (Moana Pasifika) Timoci Tavatavanawai is known for...
Super Rugby Countdown Day 11: A look at Crusaders' 11th Super Rugby crown
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyIn June 2022, Crusaders secured an 11th Super Rugby title as they snapped Blues' 15-match winning streak with a dominant 21-7 victory in all-New Zealand final at a sold-out Eden Park in Auckland. Richie...
Super Rugby Countdown Day 12: Most successful teams during the Super 12 era
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyA look at the previous champions of the Super 12 era. 1996 & 1997 Blues Careful planning and good execution took the Auckland Blues to a clear cut 45...
Super Rugby Countdown Day 13: Best 13s to play Super Rugby
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyExcellent defenders and decision makers, for day 13 on our countdown, we shift our attention to the best number 13s of Super Rugby. Conrad Smith (94 caps, 26 tries, 2 World Cups) -Hurricanes Smith...
Super Rugby Countdown Day 14: Most tries scored in a match by a team
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWhether it's too much power, too much precision or simply put, too much prowess, some teams have produced wrecking balls who've managed to be regular visitors of the try-line. Here's a look at...
Super Rugby Countdown Day 16: Most Penalty Goals in a Match
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySome players' boots are more generous than others. Here's a look at the players who've scored the most penalty goals in a single match: Elton Jantjies (9) 25/02/2012 Lions vs Cheetahs A...
Super Rugby Countdown Day 17: Rookie players to look out for in 2023
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWith the Super Rugby Pacific competition around the corner. The New Zealand sides have announced their 2023 squads. All-round these clubs have included a total of 21 new-faces in their squads. Few of these...
Super Rugby Countdown Day 18: Most successful coaches of the Super 14 era
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyBefore its expansion, the Super Rugby was called the Super 14 between 2006-2010, consisting of 14 teams. Following Super 12's success (1996-2005), the teams were under pressure to put a skillful leader...
Super Rugby Countdown: 23 Past Winners
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWith just 23 days left until the new Super Rugby season kicks off, we take a look at the 23 clubs who lifted the trophy since the competition's inception in 1993. 1996 Blues The...
Former New Zealand prop Johnstone becomes first openly gay All Black
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyCampbell Johnstone hopes that coming out as gay will help others within New Zealand's sporting community. Johnstone, who played three times for the All Blacks, including in a Test series against...
