Waisake Naholo Tribute
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFollowing the news that he has signed a deal with London Irish, we take a look at what Waisake Naholo has to offer for the club. The 28-year-old Rugby World Cup winner, who has 26 caps,...
London Irish bag Naholo
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAt the end of the 2019 Super Rugby season 26 test All Black, Waisake Naholo will join newly promoted London Irish. The 28 year old Highlander has 16 test tries to his name and is the Highlanders...
James Haskell to retire at the end of the season
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland and Northampton Saints flanker James Haskell has announced that he will retire from professional rugby at the end of the 2018/19 season following an injury-plagued campaign with Saints this term. The...
Tuesday Morning Round Up
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyConan O’Donnell to join Sunwolves for the rest of the season Sunwolves have announced that prop Conan O’Donnell will join the side for the rest of the season from Connacht. O'Donnell...
Ben Smith ruled out for up to 8 weeks
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks & Highlanders fullback Ben Smith has been ruled out for 6-8 weeks with a hamstring injury. Smith suffered the injury during the 31-31 draw with the Chiefs at the weekend. Highlanders...
Hurricanes hold on against Rebels, Chiefs rally to draw
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Hurricanes scored 26 points in the opening 22 minutes to beat the Rebels, while the Chiefs came back to draw 31-31 with the Highlanders. A 26-point blitz in the opening 22 minutes...
All Blacks' Smith cleared of serious injury
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBen Smith damaged his hamstring and suffered a cut chin in a pulsating Super Rugby encounter at Forsyth Barr Stadium. Aaron Mauger has allayed concerns over Ben Smith after the...
Chiefs execute textbook lineout move to score slick try
7 years ago by Rugby DumpChiefs replacement front-rower Angus Taavao-Matau finished off a textbook line out move to score one of his two tries in a thrilling draw against the Highlanders.
Saturday Super Rugby Top Performers
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbySaturday got underway with 3 Super Rugby games with the Hurricanes and Brumbies grabbing a win and the Highlanders and Chiefs playing to a thrilling 31 all draw. Here are the top performers Ardie...
Mitchell Clutch Hunt Denies The Sharks A Rare Victory In Christchurch
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIf the All Blacks require another Stephen Donald moment at the Rugby World Cup in Japan later this year, Steve Hansen maybe tempted to turn to Mitchell Hunt. The Crusaders' first five produced another...
