Dan Carter admits stint with Blues may end without an appearance due to 'old-man calves'
6 years ago by The GuardianInjured former All Blacks flyhalf yet to play for new clubBlues have just one game left in Super Rugby AotearoaDan Carter has conceded he might not appear for the Blues at all in Super Rugby Aotearoa,...
Super Rugby Aotearoa: The Top Five Players Of The Day
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Crusaders bounced back from their loss to the Hurricanes last weekend, running in 5 tries to beat the Chiefs 32-19. The victory have won seven of their last nine Super Rugby games against the...
Biggest moves and transfer rumours of the week
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWe recap some of the top stories, rumours and confirmed transfers of the week. Vern Cotter brings in reinforcements Vern Cotter has started to piece his backroom staff at Fiji together...
Rising Star Du’Plessis Kirifi’s Re-Signs With The Hurricanes
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Hurricanes have announced that the contract extension of emerging talent, Du’Plessis Kirifi, until 2023. The 23-year-old flanker has nearly been with the club for two full seasons,...
The Six Players Who Have Played 150 Games For The Crusaders
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Black second-rower Sam Whitelock is set to become the seventh player to bring up his 150th game for the Crusaders this weekend against the Chiefs and in doing so he joins an elite club of players to...
What If The Springboks Needed To Select Players From Europe and Australasia For The Rugby Championship?
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJacques Nienaber is set to kick off his tenure as the new Springbok coach during the Rugby Championship which is set to be held exclusively in New Zealand. However, Nienaber has...
New Zealand Rugby Voices Concern Over ‘Player Burnout’ in Aotearoa
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAccording to a report in businesslive.co.za, the New Zealand Rugby players’ union head has expressed concern about the physical and emotional effect that the high-intensity nature of Super Rugby...
Five times Julian Savea rightly drew comparisons with the great Jonah Lomu
6 years ago by Rugby DumpFormer All Blacks winger Julian Savea has just announced his return to the Hurricanes for the remainder of the Super Rugby Aotearoa season.
Super Rugby Aotearoa - Top stats performers from Round 7 - most tackles, running metres, turnovers & more
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbySuper Rugby Aotearoa has routinely delivered a healthy dose of quality rugby and thrilling moments with Round 7 being no exception. The visiting Hurricanes shook up the tournament this past weekend when...
Julian Savea Returns To The Hurricanes
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJulian Savea's return to the Hurricanes as been confirmed with the former All Blacks winger returning to his former Super Rugby side for the final two matches of Super Rugby Aotearoa. The...
