Watch: The Barbarian's Kiwi contingent pay tribute to Rory Best
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRory Best brought an end to his illustrious career in the Barbarians clash with Wales at the Principality stadium on Saturday. The clash didn't quite go Best's way as the Barbarians fell to 43-33...
Best and Brits set for final farewells at the Principality
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Barbarians squad as has joined up in Cardiff to prepare for the final match of their November tour. Three legends of the game will be preparing to say different farewells in Wales this week. Ireland’s...
Blues Super Rugby 2020 squad confirmed
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBlues Coach Leon MacDonald has confirmed his 40-strong Super Rugby squad, with 26 of the players from the 2019 season returning with another 4 signings who have come through the Blues development system...
Watch: Nemani Nadolo's brother Chris Kuridrani scores a double to set up Counties victory
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNemani Nadolo's younger brother Chris Kuridrani scored this crucial intercept try in the Mitre 10 Cup to help Counties Manakau to their first win over North Harbour since 2013. WHEELS!...
Could the Hurricanes turn to a former Cane to replace Beauden Barrett?
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Black flyhalf and two-time World Rugby Player of the Year, Beauden Barrett's move to the Blues could cause somewhat of domino-effect on flyhalf movement in New Zealand. New Zealand Rugby announced...
All Blacks pair miss Blues clash against the Reds
5 years ago by Ulitmate RugbyAll Blacks Rieko Ioane and co-captain Patrick Tuipulotu will sit out their second stand-down game while fellow international Dalton Papalii makes a welcome return to the starting line-up. Injury...
Blues support SBW's Christchurch hiatus
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Blues will look to claim their first win over fellow New Zealand opposition since round one in 2016 without centre Sonny Bill Williams this weekend as he has travelled to Christchurch to represent...
Key players return from injury for the Blues
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Blues welcome two long term injured players to add spark to the team to take on the Sunwolves at QBE Stadium in North Harbour on Saturday. Loose forward Blake Gibson will make his...
Nonu headlines strengthened Blues squad
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWith three exceptions, the Blues has looked to its own provincial unions and development programme to complete the line-up for the 2019 Super Rugby Championship. Veteran All Black Centurion,...
Hooker James Parsons throws sublime inside flick to set up stunning North Harbour try
6 years ago by Rugby DumpNorth Harbour hooker James Parsons has thrown the pass of all passes to set up winger Matt Duffie for a try in their Mitre 10 Cup clash in Albany.