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Super Rugby Preview: Highanders

9 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Higlanders Going into Super Rugby 2016 as champions Highlanders continued their good form and ended the round-robin in 2nd place in the New Zealand conference.   There journey would end when...

Super Rugby Preview: Chiefs

9 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The always impressive Chiefs will be a force to reckon with in Super Rugby 2017, they finished 3rd in the New Zealand conference last year and will be looking to make a strong start in 2017.   Despite...

Laulala returns to Super Rugby fold

9 years ago by Rugby 365

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: All Blacks prop Nepo Laulala will make his long-awaited return to the field after being handed a starting role for the Chiefs in their Super Rugby opener against the Highlanders in Dunedin...

Super Rugby Preview: Crusaders

9 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Crusaders head into Super Rugby 2017 without long serving coach, Todd Blackadder after 8 years. Blackadder lead the competitions most successful team into last year’s Super Rugby without All...

Monday Afternoon Round Up

9 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Newcastle sign Matavesi brothers Newcastle Falcons’ ambitious recruitment plans for the 2017-18 season have advanced with the news that Fijian international Josh Matavesi and younger brother Joel...

Super Rugby 2017 Preview

9 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

We are previewing all of the Super Rugby teams ahead of the competitions kick-off on Thursday 23 February. Today we have a look at the Southern Kings, Sunwolves, Jaguares, Western Force and Blues keep...

Round 1: Super Rugby Referee appointments

9 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Super Rugby Round 1 Referee Appointments Match :Rebels v BluesDate : Thursday 23 February 2017Venue : AAMI Park, MelbourneKick Off local: 19:45Referee: Angus GardnerAssistant Ref 1:Ben O’KeeffeAssistant...

Kieran Keane confirmed as Connacht's new Head Coach

9 years ago by Connacht Rugby

Connacht Rugby confirmed today that Kieran Keane will join the province as Head Coach ahead of the 2017/18 season, having signed a three-year contract. Welcoming the announcement, Connacht CEO Willie...

Team of the Weekend: 19th February

9 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

1. Dave Kilcoyne The Munster loose-head was a late try hero for his side as they claimed a win over Ospreys in a crucial top of the table clash. Kilcoyne diving over with 2 minutes to go claimed the...

Chiefs keen to break Highlanders hoodoo

9 years ago by TheRoar.com.au

The Chiefs are looking to rewrite history as they chase their first Super Rugby win over the Highlanders in almost three years on Friday night in Dunedin. The southern men have had the measure of their...