Former All Black predicts a few changes
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer All Black hooker James Parsons believes that some changes might be on the cards for this weekend’s return Test match in the Bledisloe Cup. The All Blacks stumbled to a 33-25...
Eklund signs as fulltime replacement for Blues in Super Rugby Aotearoa
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBay of Plenty hooker Kurt Eklund has been named as fulltime replacement for the Blues for the 2021 Super Rugby Aotearoa season. Eklund will replace hooker James Parsons who last week announced his retirement...
Blues talisman James Parsons announces his retirement
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBlues talisman James Parsons has today announced that he has decided to retire from all rugby. Parsons finishes as the fourth highest capped Blues player (115 games) behind Keven Mealaumu, Jerome...
Blues unveil 2021 squad including Pat Lam's nephew AJ
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Blues are determined to ensure their progress in 2020 was no aberration after naming their squad for the Super Rugby Aotearoa and Trans-Tasman competitions. The squad includes 12 current...
New Zealand rugby pod admit Owen Farrell is world class
3 years ago by rugbydump.comRoss Karl, along with hooker James Parsons and halfback Bryn Hall discuss the strength of England rugby on the Aotearoa Rugby Pod, focussing specifically on Owen Farrell, as well as Maro Itoje, Billy...
Super Rugby TOTW
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThrilling weekend of Super Rugby action with all games being split by 7 points or less, in fact, of the four games played all but one had a points difference of 2 or less points. The weekend finished off...
Team News: Hurricanes and Blues line ups confirmed
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Blues will take a largely unchanged line-up to Wellington to start the second half of Super Rugby Aotearoa competition against the Hurricanes on Saturday. The Hurricanes currently sit four points...
Team News: Crusaders and Blues confirm their line ups
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyScott Robertson and Leon MacDonald have confirmed their line ups for the top of the table Super Rugby Aotearoa clash on Saturday with the Blues travelling to Christchurch to tackle the Crusaders. The...
Highlanders unable to snatch win as Blues hold firm
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Blues made it three wins from as many games in Super Rugby Aotearoa by defeating the Highlanders. The Highlanders were unable to snatch another late win in Super Rugby Aotearoa as...
Team News: The Blues and Highlanders line ups for Round Three Of Super Rugby Aotearoa
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRound three of Super Rugby Aotearoa sees the unbeaten and table topping Blues face off against the Highlanders, who stunned the Chiefs in the opening round of the competition before enjoying a bye. On...