Six new faces in Hurricanes 2019 Super Rugby squad
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Hurricanes have opted for continuity with the selection of the 2019 squad for the Super Rugby season. There are just six new faces in new head coach John Plumtree’s 38-man squad, with dynamic...
The Formidable World XV that could face Japan
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJamie Joseph's Japan will be up against it this weekend when they face off in an exhibition match against the World XV. Robbie Deans and Scott Robertson will take charge of the World XV and...
'Misjudged' headbutt gets All Black's older brother a hefty suspension
6 years ago by Rugby DumpIt's no surprise to hear that Canterbury prop Daniel Lienert-Brown will be out of action for a while following his red card for head-butting Taranaki hooker Ricky Riccitelli last weekend. He is not the...
Counties Manukau v Taranaki - Top Performers
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTaranaki edged Counties Manukau 19-26 in the opening game in round 3 of the Mitre 10 Cup. Here are the Top Performers from the clash: Toni Pulu - Counties The Brumbies...
Ranfurly Shield Top Performers
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Ranfurly Shield will stay with Taranaki after a 5 try and 20 point thumping of Manawatu. The Shield holders put in a great performance after their opening weekend loss as they hunt for the Mitre 10...
Unselected All Blacks XV
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe All Blacks are the World's best team for a number of reasons, one of them being their enormous amount depth in a number of positions. All Blacks head coach Steve Hansen and his...
Laumape back-to-back Hurricanes Player of the Year
6 years ago by Hurricanes RugbyMidfielder Ngani Laumape has been named Hurricanes Player of the Year for the second season in a row.Laumape picked up the prestigious award at the 2018 Hurricanes Awards Night at the Te Wharewaka...
Player Ratings: Crusaders v Hurricanes
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFollowing the Crusaders' 20th Super Rugby home playoff win we rated both side's starting XVs out of 10: CRUSADERS: 15. David Havili - 8 A solid game from Havili as he repaid...
Hurricanes Unchanged for Semi-Final
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Hurricanes have named an unchanged starting XV to head south for Saturday's Super Rugby semi-final against the Crusaders at Christchurch's AMI Stadium. After defeating the Chiefs 32-31 in...
Super Rugby Playoff Team of the Week
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWe pick our team of the Week after the Hurricanes, Crusaders, Waratahs and Lions booked their places in the Super Rugby semi-finals. 1. Toby Smith An improved scrummaging performance compared...
