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PRO14’s Ultimate XV

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Over the past few weeks, the Pro14 has been compiling a list of their Ultimate XV from the last 13 seasons as voted for by the fans, with two players going head-to-head and a winner being announced each...

Leicester Tigers sign Hurricanes' winger Kobus van Wyk

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Leicester Tigers have confirmed the signing of South African outside-back Kobus Van Wyk who joins the side from New Zealand Super Rugby side the Hurricanes.   Born in Nababeep in the Northern...

Player to watch in Super Rugby Aotearoa - Shannon Frizell

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Highlanders snatching victory from the gaping jaws of defeat against Chiefs will go down as the highlight of Round 6. Through sheer bloody-mindedness and the courage to express their attacking skills,...

Referees boss admits error on disallowed Damian McKenzie try

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

New Zealand Rugby Referee boss Bryce Lawrence has admitted that Damian McKenzie's disallowed try on Sunday should have stood.   McKenzie's try in the 65th minute was called back after TMO Brendon...

Smith leads Highlanders to EPIC 24-point comeback in Super Rugby thriller

6 years ago by Rugby Dump

All Blacks scrum half Aaron Smith starred in a remarkable 24-point comeback for the Highlanders against the Chiefs in round six of Super Rugby Aotearoa.

The 10 Youngest Players To Make Their Premiership Debut

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Every now and then a young player will perform well above his age and force the hand of Premiership rugby bosses to hand them a shot in the Premiership.   These young sensations often...

Jordie Barrett boots the Hurricanes to victory over the Blues

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Jordie Barrett's long range boot has caught the attention of the rugby public during Super Rugby Aoteroa but it was his accuracy that saw the Hurricanes' to victory over Beauden Barrett's...

"Thank God for that." - Gatland jokes on son's axing from Highlanders

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Highlanders today named their side that will take on the Warren Gatland's Chiefs at FMG Stadium Waikato on Sunday, and the side sees the absence of Warren's son, Bryn Gatland.      Bryn,...

New Super Rugby competition on the cards

6 years ago by Rugby World

New Zealand set to launch tournament featuring Australian and Pasifika teams in 2021Fans-tastic: Super Rugby Aotearoa has drawn big crowds in NZ (Getty Images)New Zealand set to launch tournament featuring...

Rugby Australia respond to New Zealand's competition proposal

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Rugby Australia have provided a coy response to New Zealand's revealing plans to leave SANZAAR and Super Rugby in favour of a new-look franchise competition in 2021.     A three-month...