Barretts and Savea rested for Sunwolves clash
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Hurricanes have named a largely experienced side to meet the Sunwolves for their round 10 Super Rugby match in Tokyo on Good Friday. Fresh from their first bye of the season, Hurricanes...
Dominant Crusaders Spoil Ben Smiths Party
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Highlanders headed to Christchurch looking to end a four-game losing streak and pay tribute to one of the legends of the franchise, Ben Smith, who was celebrating his 150th appearance for the Southernmost...
Aaron Smith set to return ahead of schedule
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks and Highlanders scrumhalf Aaron Smith is on track to return against the Sunwolves in a fortnight. Smith injured his ankle in round six against the Blues at Eden Park and had...
Werner Kruger signs new deal at Scarlets
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbySouth African international Werner Kruger has become the latest player to put pen to paper to agree a new deal with the Scarlets. The experienced tight-head prop has been in Llanelli since arriving...
Israel Folau's Super Rugby record in numbers
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter he surpassed Doug Howlett's Super Rugby try-scoring record, we look at Israel Folau's career in the competition in numbers. Israel Folau made Super Rugby history...
Super Rugby Team Of The Week: Round 8
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAnother round of Super Rugby has come and gone with the Sharks victory over the Lions one of the standout results of the round while the Blues claimed their fourth consecutive victory. Elsewhere the Jaguares...
Scarlets v Edinburgh: Signings For Next Season
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHead Coach - Brad Mooar The Crusaders Assistant coach will take over from Wayne Pivac at the end of the season. Mooar helped the Christchurch side to the last two Super Rugby titles. The 44-year-old will...
Super Rugby Round 8: Highlanders v Hurricanes
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Hurricanes held on for a 31-28 away win over the Highlanders in round 8 of Super Rugby. The sides each ran in two first half tries to head into the break deadlocked at 14-14. An early second half penalty...
Hurricanes cling on to win derby thriller, Reds down Stormers
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Hurricanes withstood huge late pressure to beat the Highlanders, while the Stormers were beaten by the Reds. Ardie Savea bagged two tries as the Hurricanes beat the Highlanders 31-28...
Highlanders vs Hurricanes – Top Performers
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Hurricanes narrowly beat the Highlanders 31-28 in a classic new Zealand derby on Friday morning. Here are our top performers of the titanic struggle! Ardie Savea The All Black...
