How The 2019 Super Rugby Season Is Shaping Up
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWe are past the halfway point in Super Rugby and boy have we seen a fair amount of shock performances and results in this season’s competition. The Australian and South African conferences...
Barrett captains the Hurricanes while the Rebels welcome Haylett-Petty back
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBeauden Barrett will captain the Hurricanes for a second time this season against the Rebels at Westpac Stadium on Saturday. With Dane Coles unavailable and TJ Perenara on the second of his All...
Richie Mo'unga pens new long term-deal
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCrusaders First Five-eighth Richie Mo'unga has today announced he has re-signed with the Crusaders, NZ Rugby and Canterbury through the 2022 season. The news is further good...
Three All Blacks return for Hurricanes
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHurricanes record points scorer Beauden Barrett is among a trio of front line players who will return to the starting line-up for Saturday's New Zealand Super Rugby derby match against the Chiefs in Wellington. Barrett,...
Barretts and Savea rested for Sunwolves clash
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Hurricanes have named a largely experienced side to meet the Sunwolves for their round 10 Super Rugby match in Tokyo on Good Friday. Fresh from their first bye of the season, Hurricanes...
41 players named for All Blacks foundation day
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks have announced forty-one players who will attend the day which is aimed at allowing the All Blacks management team and top players to lay the foundation for the international season ahead. A...
Ma'a Nonu powers the Blues to victory
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIn a game that included many milestones, it was Ma'a Nonu who was the pick of the players against the Waratahs. Israel Folau became the all-time top try scorer in Super Rugby history and Bernard Foley...
Hurricanes cling on to win derby thriller, Reds down Stormers
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Hurricanes withstood huge late pressure to beat the Highlanders, while the Stormers were beaten by the Reds. Ardie Savea bagged two tries as the Hurricanes beat the Highlanders 31-28...
All Black back rowers star in Highlanders-Hurricanes derby
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Hurricanes edged the Highlanders in a thrilling start to the weekend's Super Rugby action. Both sides traded attacking blows in the opening minutes of the game but the Hurricanes were the first...
Another positional switch for Jordie Barrett ahead of Highlanders clash
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHurricanes utility back Jordie Barrett will feature at outside-centre for the Hurricanes this weekend in what will be his fourth positional switch of the season. Barrett has featured at...
