Super Rugby Pacific: Rescheduled Matches Round #5
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDue to the ongoing effects of COVID-19 in New Zealand Round 5 has been amended. COVID outbreaks in the Blues, Highlanders and Crusaders squads have forced amendments to the Super Rugby Pacific...
Postponed Super Rugby Pacific matches rescheduled
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand Rugby (NZR) has confirmed the rescheduled dates and venues for two previously postponed DHL Super Rugby Pacific matches, both involving Moana Pasifika. Moana Pasifika will play two mid-week...
Blues vs Highlanders: A Brief History of the Gordon Hunter Memorial Trophy
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFriday evening sees the observation of a relatively new but celebrated tradition in the land of the long white cloud as the Blues and Highlanders clash for the Gordon Hunter Memorial Trophy. Gordon...
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...
Hurricanes Set to Return from Queenstown Bubble
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Hurricanes have today announced they will return home to Wellington on Sunday afternoon, following three weeks living in their Queenstown bubble. New Zealand Rugby (NZR) made the decision to...
Super Rugby Pacific: Two Cracking NZ Derbies Ahead
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe first of the New Zealand derbies sees the Highlanders pitted against the Chiefs in Queenstown. The Chiefs announced earlier in the week that their co-captains for the season would take...
Super Rugby Referees aim for faster rugby with two law variations approved
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRugby Australia, New Zealand Rugby and SANZAAR have today confirmed the law variations approved by World Rugby that will be applied for the upcoming Super Rugby Pacific season. Super Rugby Pacific...
How to watch Super Rugby Pacific in the UK, and globally this season
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBroadcasters in the United Kingdom and parts of Europe have not secured the rights for Super Rugby Pacific matches this season. SANZAAR have revealed how fans from these territories will...
NZR relocates Super Rugby Pacific squads to Queenstown
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand Rugby (NZR) has made the decision to relocate the six New Zealand-based Super Rugby Pacific squads to Queenstown to mitigate against the risk of COVID-19 side-lining any of the teams. NZR...