All Blacks recognition for 'Triple T'
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyChiefs scrum-half Te Toiroa Tahuriorangi has emerged as the front-runner for the third All Blacks half-back spot after attending the "foundation" day in Wellington on Monday. Players based in...
Aumua sidelined for 3 months
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA wrist injury is set to sideline Hurricanes hooker Asafo Aumua for the next three months. Aumua has had surgery on the fracture and faces six weeks on the sidelines. The Hurricanes then expect the...
Brad Shields asks for New Zealand release in order to play for England
8 years ago by The Guardian• Hurricanes flanker could join Eddie Jones’s squad in South Africa• New Zealand-born Shields qualifies for England through parentsBrad Shields has made an official request to be released by New...
Brad Shields requests release to play for England in June
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHurricanes captain Brad Shields has put in a formal request to be released to play for England during the June test window, NZ Rugby boss Steve Tew says. The revelation from Tew on Friday...
England clear Shields for June tests
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAccording to a report by The Telegraph Brad Shields could play for England against the Springboks in June while still being on the Hurricanes' books. The report states that Eddie Jones has...
Eddie Jones allowed to pick Brad Shields for England’s South Africa tour
8 years ago by The Guardian• New Zealand-born flanker Shields joins Wasps next season• Shields could play for Hurricanes after three-Test seriesEddie Jones will have the green light to select Brad Shields for England’s summer...
Dagg & Franks to return for Crusaders
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks duo Israel Dagg and Owen Franks are set to return to Super Rugby action this weekend when the Christchurch-based franchise host the Sunwolves at AMI Stadium. Scott Robertson's side currently...
Whiteley and Janse van Rensburg named in the Lions Touring Squad
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Lions have confirmed their touring squad for their Australasia Tour which will see them face the Waratahs and Reds before crossing the Tasman to face the Hurricanes and Highlanders. The squad...
Monday Evening Round Up
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster injury update ahead of Scarlets Luke McGrath remains a doubt for the fixture: “Seanie will push hard, similarly Luke McGrath, but we’ll make those decisions in the next 24 hours,''...
Aidan Ross adds to the Chiefs front rower woes
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAidan Ross is the sixth Chiefs player ruled out for the rest season due to injury following his injury against the Hurricanes this weekend. The 22-year-old was taken from the field after sustaining...
