Tuesday Morning Round Up
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyGatland to be confirmed as the Lions head coach The British & Irish Lions are set to confirm Wales' Grand Slam winning head coach Warren Gatland as their head coach for their 2021 tour to South Africa...
Bulls bolstered by returning Boks while Brits and van Staden in doubt
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Bulls could be without two of their key players in their final regular season match against the Lions at Loftus on Saturday. The 24-all draw against the Highlanders has come at a cost...
Departing legend Ben Smith shares touching farewell moment with daughter
7 years ago by Rugby DumpOn Friday night, the Highlanders and Bulls fought to a dramatic 24-all draw at Forsyth Barr Stadium. Both Waisake Naholo and Joshua McKay were standouts, scoring two tries apiece. However, it was Ben Smith's...
Crusaders rout Rebels to clinch top spot, Waratahs' play-off hopes all but over
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Crusaders ensured they will finish top of the table in Super Rugby after battering the Rebels on Saturday. Sevu Reece and Braydon Ennor plundered hat-tricks as the Crusaders pummelled...
Schalk Brits doing what he does best in impressive first half against the Highlanders
7 years ago by Rugby DumpIt is hard to believe that the Bulls and Springboks hooker Schalk Brits is 38 years of age, particularly after his first half performance against the Highlanders on Friday.
Super Rugby Highlights: Highlanders v Bulls
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAnother stalement in Super Rugby 2019, as the tally reaches 7 for the season. The Highlanders bid Ben Smith, Waisake Naholo and Luke Whitelock farewell with the latter playing his 100th Super Rugby match....
Higginbotham's Reds snatch victory as Bulls draw again
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThere was late drama in both Super Rugby matches on Friday, with Scott Higginbotham the hero for the Reds in their win over the Blues. Two tries from the departing Scott Higginbotham...
Watch: Waisake Naholo scores a brace in his final game at Forsyth Barr
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWaisake Naholo was gifted a try in his final appearance at Forsyth Barr Stadium for the Highlanders. The Highlanders turned the ball over as Aaron Smith went deep into the Bulls half before the...
Will Jordan ends speculation with new contract
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCrusaders fullback Will Jordan has ended speculation that he would join the Highlanders next season with the franchise confirming that he has committed to the side until 2022. Currently sidelined...
Pollard flown in to start the Bulls crunch clash with the Highlanders
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBulls and Springbok flyhalf Handre Pollard has been brought into the Bulls starting line up to face the Highlanders on Friday at Forsyth Barr Stadium in Dunedin. The pivot missed the last...
