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Sky Sports NZ launches Player Cam

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

On Sunday during the Blues v Hurricanes clash, Sky Sports NZ will launch their Player Cam where viewers can keep an eye  on one player for the duration of the match with accompanying referee...

Team News: Beauden Barrett and Ardie Savea return for round one of Super Rugby Aotearoa

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Super Rugby Aotearoa will be the first professional rugby competition in the world to have fans return en-masse in the Covid-19 era when the competition kicks off in Dunedin on Saturday.   The opening...

Most Capped Super Rugby XV Of All Time

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

To celebrate the return of rugby and in particular Super Rugby, we take a look at the most capped Super Rugby team of all time.     1. Wyatt Crockett - Crusaders, 202   A true legend...

Jason O'Halloran to Leave Glasgow Warriors for Suntory Sungoliath

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Former All Black Jason O’Halloran, who recently departed from his coaching role at Glasgow Warriors, has announced that he will be joining Suntory Sungoliath in Japan on a two year deal.   The...

Hurricanes Sign Man-Mountain

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Kaliopasi Uluilakepa, a Tongan-born tighthead prop, is the latest acquisition by the Hurricanes and one that is sure to bear fruit for the Wellington-based franchise.   Uluilakepa was born in Tonga...

Oli Jager staying at the Crusaders

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Crusaders tighthead prop Oli Jager has confirmed today that he has recommitted to the Crusaders to the 2022 season, and his provincial union, Canterbury, through to 2021.    The Blackrock College...

Fans free to attend Super Rugby Aotearoa after New Zealand lifts restrictions

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Supporters will be free to attend Super Rugby Aotearoa matches in the opening round after New Zealand lifted coronavirus restrictions.     New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Arden confirmed...

'World First': Crowds will allowed back for Super Rugby Aotearoa after New Zealand lifts restrictions

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

There will be no limits on crowd numbers when the Super Rugby Aotearoa competition gets underway this week in New Zealand.   Supporters will be free to attend Super Rugby Aotearoa matches in the...

Ins and outs: A full list of the 2020/2021 Transfers

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

This is a list of player transfers involving all of the top flight leagues before or during the 2020-21 season.     Premiership BATH Players in: Ben Spencer (Saracens), Will...

Remembering Jerry Collins, 5 Years On

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

On the cold, crisp evening of June the 9th 2007, after a meekly contested ruck deep in New Zealand’s half, murmurs flitted around the Wespac Stadium at the sight of the hirsute, formidable and feared...