Chiefs launch sensational fightback to end win drought
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Chiefs trailed 26-7 at half-time but scored four second-half tries to get past the Hurricanes 35-29. The Chiefs produced a sensational come-from-behind performance to claim a first Super...
Codie Taylor crosses twice in Crusaders' dominant win
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCodie Taylor scored twice as 2019 Super Rugby champions the Crusaders defeated the Hurricanes 33-16. The Crusaders made it two wins from two games to start the 2021 Super Rugby Aotearoa season...
Peter Umaga-Jensen starts for the Hurricanes
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA handful of tweaks have been made to the Hurricanes starting line-up ahead of Sunday’s clash with the Crusaders in Christchurch. The Hurricanes are the only side that managed to hand the Crusaders...
Ardie Savea captains the Hurricanes in his 100th game as brother Julian returns
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyArdie Savea’s first game as captain of the Hurricanes will also be his 100th cap for the side when they take on the Blues at Sky Stadium this Saturday. Ardie’s older sibling Julian will...
Julian Savea returns as the Hurricanes confirm 2021 squad
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHawke’s Bay’s Lolagi Visinia and Wellington’s Pepesana Patafilo will take up the final two spots in next year’s Hurricanes roster. The 2021 squad will officially...
Barretts and Boshiers start for Taranaki's Shield Challenge
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBeauden and Jordie Barrett will challenge for the Ranfurly Sheild on Sunday with both brothers named in the Taranaki line up to face Canterbury. Once again, Beauden starts at first five...
How the All Blacks fared in the opening round of the Mitre 10 Cup
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe opening round of the Mitre 10 Cup was a special one as the bulk of the All Blacks squad were made available to their regional sides, an extremely rare occurrence as New Zealand's...
Barrett brothers named in Taranaki's first team of the season
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTaranaki will open their Mitre 10 Cup campaign on Sunday with Beauden and Jordie Barrett both starting for the side that will take on Bay of Plenty. Beauden has been named to start at first-five...
Dane Coles to become the most capped Hurricanes forward
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDane Coles is set to become the Hurricanes most capped forward when the Hurricanes face the Highlanders under the roof in Dunedin this weekend. The Wellington stalwart will hit 119 caps on Saturday, passing...
Team News: Highlanders vs Hurricanes
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHighlanders co-captains will bring up special milestones against the Hurricanes on Saturday, inspirational hooker Ash Dixon (Highlander #228) will play his 100th Super Rugby game. He initially...
