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Super Rugby’s Most Lethal Attackers & Stalwart Defenders

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

With Super Rugby on ice for the time being, we examine the stats to determine who has stood out in the past 7 rounds on defence and attack.   Crusaders' flank Tom Christie has proved himself to...

Super Rugby Round 7 Wrap-Up

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Hurricanes v Chiefs Jordie Barrett landed a penalty at the death to give the Hurricanes victory in Hamilton on Friday evening. The game was a solid contest from the beginning with both teams well matched...

Reds, Crusaders and Blues triumph as hiatus confirmed

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Reds came from behind to beat the Bulls 41-17 and there were Super Rugby wins for the Blues and the Crusaders.     The Super Rugby season was thrown into doubt by the New Zealand government's...

Louw to retire, Marler suspended, Coronavirus impacts fixtures Worldwide, AWJ to equal McCaw's record, Six Nations Analysis and more news

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

All the latest news as the Coronavirus continues to impact fixtures around the world, Francois Louw announces his retirement, Joe Marler's suspension and more of the top headlines over the past day.   The Coronavirus...

RFU on Eddie's ref comments, PRO14 suspended, Sam Lousi banned for 5 weeks & more

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

RFU issue statement criticising Eddie Jones' ref comments     The RFU have released a statement following Eddie Jones’ comments regarding the referee in the Six Nations match against...

Super Rugby Round 7 - Games To Look Forward To

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Round 7 of Super Rugby has some mouth-watering prospects in store, most notably the two derbies in New Zealand and South Africa. The Chiefs and Hurricanes will do battle in Hamilton tomorrow, the former’s...

Super Rugby Round 7 Review:

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

This weekend the competition sees it’s second double header come into play, but Friday we kickoff with a New Zealand derby as the Chiefs host the Hurricanes at the FMG Stadium Waikato in Hamilton.  On...

Ins, outs and the latest rugby rumours

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Silly season is in full blossom as the reports over player and coach movements rack up as well as the potential impacts of the coronavirus.    We wrap all of the latest player movements as...

Super Rugby Round 6 Wrap Up

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Bulls break their duck, the Reds narrowly miss out, Blues kick into gear and the Sharks and Brumbies march on. Super Rugby delivered its usual healthy dose of intrigue, surprise and excitement in an...

Sharks on the hunt for top spot in the SA conference

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Sharks tackle the Jaguares in Durban on Saturday in their first game since returning from their successful Super Rugby tour of Australasia. The Durban side can top the South African Conference if they...