All Blacks XV to face South Africa A in France
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyReports from Stuff.co.nz indicate that the All Blacks XV are set to lock horns with South Africa A in Montpellier this November. Preceding this, a New Zealand U19 side will tour South Africa in October...
All Blacks pair sign new deals with the Blues
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyStephen Perofeta will remain at the Blues for at least another two years. The 25-year-old newly-minted All Black has extended his contract with the Blues until at least 2024. Perofeta...
Super Rugby Pacific reaches cracking crescendo: Blues vs Crusaders
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 2022 Super Rugby Pacific is set for a fitting crescendo as the competition’s most consistent performers will battle it out for the title. The Blues and Crusaders will clash at...
Brumbies & Blues brace for battle
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyEden Park will play host to an old rivalry of two seasoned Super Rugby foes as the Blues take on the Brumbies in the second of this competition’s semi-finals. The visitors finished...
Brumbies brace for Blues challenge
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyA rivalry which has yielded some fantastic Super Rugby memories is again on display on Saturday as the log-leading Blues travel to the GIO Stadium to face the Brumbies. With the play-offs...
Captain returns to lead Blues troops back into action against Western Force
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWe welcome back some key players to take on the testing challenge against the Western Force in Perth on Friday evening. Several players with minor niggles or on All Black leave, who missed the...
Another set of juicy NZ derbies in SR Pacific, Round3
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRound 3 of Super Rugby Pacific brings with it an array of juicy derbies in the land of the long, white cloud. Blues vs Chiefs: After enjoying a bye last weekend, the Chiefs travel...
NZ's Super Rugby Pacific Franchises to Have Referee Allocated to Each Team
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAs part of a New Zealand Rugby initiative, referees from the New Zealand pool of Super Rugby referees no longer have to train alone. They can train alongside teams during their...
The Blues welcome Joe Schmidt and Craig McGrath
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThere is big news in Auckland with the recent announcement that former Blues personnel Craig McGrath and Joe Schmidt have re-joined the franchise. McGrath will be taking...
Leon MacDonald re-signs with NZR and the Blues
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBlues Head Coach Leon MacDonald has recommitted to New Zealand Rugby and the Blues for a further two years. MacDonald, who guided the Blues to this year’s Sky Super Rugby Trans-Tasman title...
