Weekly Round Up
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyGoneva heads to France: The 36-year-old Fijian has spent most of his career having joined Leicester Tigers from French club Tarbes in 2012. He spent four years...
Gloucester confirm two re-signings and eight departures
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyGloucester have today confirmed the eight players that will leave the club with two players committing their future to the club. Gloucester has confirmed that three players...
Promising Hurricanes' duo pen new deals
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Hurricanes have bolstered the depth of their forward pack, signing Devan Flanders and Tevita Mafileo until 2022. For 22-year-old prop, Mafileo, this will be his first fulltime contract with...
Johan Ackermann's Top League side confirms eight new signings including a World Cup winning Springbok
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer Gloucester head coach Johan Ackerman has started his recruitment for his new side NTT Docomo Red Hurricanes. The South African has recruited three former Gloucester players including Franco...
Like Father, Like Son - Waisake and Hoskins Sotutu
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOne of the most exciting elements to gain recognition from the first two rounds of Super Rugby Aotearoa has been the prodigious form and presence of Blues number 8 Hoskins Sotutu. By all accounts, Sotutu’s...
The Deal That Set Super Rugby and Tri-Nations in Motion
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOn this day in 1995, on the eve of the iconic World Cup final between South Africa and New Zealand in Johannesburg, details pertaining to two brand new competitions; the Super 12 and the Tri-Nations. The...
Mark Hammett to step down as Highlanders assistant coach
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIt has been confirmed that Highlanders assistant coach Mark Hammett will step down from his role at the conclusion of Super Rugby Aotearoa. Hammett, who played for the All Blacks between...
Like Father, Like Son - Tom & Alistair Robinson
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe sight of a mane of ginger hair charging with purpose after the rugby ball has become a much talked-about one in New Zealand over the course of the past two seasons. Said mane is attached to the head...
How Things Stand After Round Two of Super Rugby Aotearoa
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRound Two of Super Rugby Aotearoa saw the Crusaders hit the ground running with a good victory over the Hurricanes while the Blues further hit home the notion that they are the team to beat in the competition...
Super Rugby Aotearoa Top Stats Performers - tackles, carries, turnovers and more
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRound Two of Super Rugby Aotearoa did not disappoint with the impressive Blues nailing down their reputation as the team to be beat in the competition with a well-deserved victory over the Chiefs (24-12)...
