All Black back rowers star in Highlanders-Hurricanes derby
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Hurricanes edged the Highlanders in a thrilling start to the weekend's Super Rugby action. Both sides traded attacking blows in the opening minutes of the game but the Hurricanes were the first...
Ardie Savea shows off his side-stepping skills to score a crucial try against the Highlanders
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyKnown for his hard-hitting, strong ball carrying and work at the breakdown, Ardie Savea is a well rounded flanker. However, the All Blacks flanker showed off another one of his attributes...
Ben Lam butchers a certain try
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHurricanes winger Ben Lam has built a reputation as one of the most lethal finishers in Super Rugby but against the Highlanders on Friday he butchered what would have been an outstanding try from his own...
Israel Dagg announces his retirement from rugby
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks and Crusaders outside back Israel Dagg has confirmed he is hanging up his boots, announcing his retirement from rugby. The injury-enforced announcement comes after 30-year-old...
Should Super Rugby's ace place kicker leave Japan?
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer Highlanders flyhalf Hayden Parker has been making the headlines for his incredible goal kicking record that has seen him convert his last 32 attempts at goal for the Sunwolves. Heading...
Another positional switch for Jordie Barrett ahead of Highlanders clash
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHurricanes utility back Jordie Barrett will feature at outside-centre for the Hurricanes this weekend in what will be his fourth positional switch of the season. Barrett has featured at...
Tuesday Morning Round Up
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNaholo sidelined for up to six weeks All Blacks and Highlanders winger Waisake Naholo sustained a knee injury at team training yesterday. He has undergone an MRI scan, revealing...
Naholo sidelined for up to six weeks
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks and Highlanders winger Waisake Naholo sustained a knee injury at team training yesterday. He has undergone an MRI scan, revealing a grade two MCL injury, he is currently in...
Monday Morning Round Up
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRyan Crotty confirms move to Kubota Spears Crusaders centurion and 44-Test All Black, Ryan Crotty, has announced he will leave New Zealand rugby at the end of the year, and link up with...
The most capped ever All Black halfback pens new deal
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIn a major coup for New Zealand Rugby, the All Blacks most capped number nine and second most capped Highlanders player, halfback Aaron Smith, has put pen to paper - and signed a new two-year deal...
