Asafo Aumua and Salesi Rayasi extend contracts with Hurricanes and NZ Rugby
7 years ago by New Zealand RugbyAsafo Aumua and Salesi Rayasi will remain with the Hurricanes and New Zealand Rugby until at least the end of the 2021 Super Rugby season. Aumua had fantastic 2017 Mitre 10 Cup...
Plumtree has potential to coach All Blacks - Barrett
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTwo-time World Rugby Player of the year Beauden Barrett says John Plumtree should not be written off as a contender to replace Steve Hansen as New Zealand head coach. Plumtree is preparing...
Super Rugby's future to be decided in March
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbySanzaar boss Andy Marinos has all but confirmed that changes will once again be made in the format of Super Rugby as poor crowd attendances, and viewership figures continue to fall. Marinos...
Ardie Savea rejects European interest to re-sign with NZRU
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks and Hurricanes loose forward Ardie Savea has turned down offers from European clubs including the likes of Top 14 side Pau to sign a new deal with the Hurricanes and New Zealand Rugby Union. His...
Highlanders confirm Cory Brown's replacement
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRiki Flutey will start in the New Year as the Highlanders Skills Coach. Flutey who has extensive playing experience including playing for both England and the British and Irish Lions will replace...
Hansen comments on Milner-Skudder's Toulon switch
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbySteve Hansen can understand why World Cup-winner Nehe Milner-Skudder has decided to ply his trade in France. Steve Hansen has no issue...
Victor Vito re-signs with La Rochelle
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLa Rochelle captain has continued his commitment to the Club until 2022, the club today confirmed. VICTOR VITO JUSQU'EN 2022 ! Le capitaine des Jaune et Noir a...
Piutau's Tongan Rugby World Cup dream dashed
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer All Blacks outside back Charles Piutau's Rugby World Cup dream has been ended for a second time. The 27-year-old was desperate to represent...
Five Selection Surprises Steve Hansen Could Spring On Joe Schmidt
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks head coach Steve Hansen is known for throwing a few selection surprises for big games and could continue that trend for his side's heavyweight clash with Ireland this weekend. Hansen...
Combined: Ireland & New Zealand XV
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe All Blacks travel to Dublin this week to face Ireland in a massive clash between number one and two in the World. With that in mind, we take a look...
