Intense New Zealand schools match goes down to the wire, producing outstanding tries
6 years ago by Rugby DumpOne of the most prized school rugby rivalries in New Zealand took place at the weekend, with Sacred Heart College Auckland snatching a dramatic last-minute victory over Auckland Grammar.
Former Scotland captain Greig Laidlaw joins Japanese club
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer Scotland captain, Greig Laidlaw has signed a deal to join Japanese Top League side NTT Shining Arcs along with Australians' Anaru Rangi and Liam Gill. In January, it was confirmed...
Blues star Sotutu ends speculation with a new deal
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBlues' star looseforward Hoskins Sotutu will remain at the Blues until at least 2022. The 21-year-old has added a further two years to his initial contract after joining the Blues in 2019, having...
Super Rugby AU debut highlights New Zealand's ascendancy | Bret Harris
6 years ago by The GuardianSuper Rugby AU kicked off on the weekend and it was soon apparent the gap in standard between Australian and New Zealand rugby is as wide as everSuper Rugby teams from Australia and New Zealand are not...
Biggest moves and transfer rumours of the week
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAnother busy week in the player market this week with the major announcement of Beauden Barrett's move to Japan next year. We recap some of the biggest moves of the week as well as some of...
Eight-Seven Hemisphere split as Sir Ian McGeechan names his all time XV
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBritish and Irish Lions' legend Sir Ian McGeechan has named his all time World XV with eight players from the North and seven from the South. The highly regarded former Scotland International...
Weekend Wrap-up - Super Rugby Aotearoa Round 4 and Super Rugby AU Round 1
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRugby fans the world over revelled in the past weekend's action as Round 4 of Super Rugby Aotearoa continued to impress and Super Rugby AU finally got underway in Australia. In New Zealand, the Highlanders...
PRO14 expansion could see the Cheetahs and Kings axed - report
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe latest developments in the PRO14 could see the competition further expanded into South Africa with the four Super Rugby franchises entering the competition but it would at the expense of...
Super Rugby Team of the Week
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThis weekend saw the return of Super Rugby in Australia while New Zealand enjoyed their fourth consecutive weekend of live rugby. The action kicked off in Brisbane with James O'Connor's late...
Hurricanes survive to see off Chiefs for first win in Super Rugby Aotearoa
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Hurricanes claimed their first win of the Super Rugby Aotearoa season on Sunday. Jordie Barrett returned from injury to lead the Hurricanes past the Chiefs 25-18 for their first win of the...
