All the action from Round 1 of the Mitre 10 Cup
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand domestic rugby flexed its muscles this weekend with Round 1 of the Mitre 10 Cup getting underway in style with some great displays. Canterbury, Waikato, Auckland, Tasman, Northland,...
Jason Rutledge set to topple 112-year provincial record
5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby42-year-old front-rower Jason Rutledge is set to become the oldest player to play for Southland after being named in the side's bench to face Hawke's Bay in the Round 1 of the 2020 Mitre 10 Cup. The...
Preview: The Mitre 10 Cup Promises To Thrill From Round One
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe land of the long white cloud is abuzz with excitement as the kick-off of the Mitre 10 Cup is only a day away. Tasman, the current champs, will launch their campaign with the goal defending...
All Blacks available for opening round of the Mitre 10 Cup
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe bulk of the All Blacks squad named yesterday will assemble with their Mitre 10 Cup provinces this week and be available to play in the opening round of the competition, which kicks off on Friday night. Two...
Squads named for eagerly-awaited North v South match
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe squads for the eagerly-awaited Steinlager North vs South match scheduled for Saturday 29 August have been named. The squads have been selected by the All Blacks selectors Ian Foster, Grant...
Team News: Hurricanes v Highlanders
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Hurricanes have won the last four games at Sky Stadium against the Highlanders. Due to minor injuries, Dane Coles, Fraser Armstrong, Gareth Evans and Reed Prinsep have not been included in the...
Hurricanes Sign Man-Mountain
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyKaliopasi Uluilakepa, a Tongan-born tighthead prop, is the latest acquisition by the Hurricanes and one that is sure to bear fruit for the Wellington-based franchise. Uluilakepa was born in Tonga...
Former Blues Midfielder on Life Support
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBlues centre, 26 year old Matt Johnson, is currently on life support after undergoing open-heart surgery. Johnson suffered from a bout of rheumatic fever when he was just 13. It was serious enough...
Highlanders Reveal Refreshed Squad for 2020
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHighlanders will have a fresh new look in 2020 with 15 players in their first season with the southern-most Super Rugby club. There is plenty of experience in the forwards with Liam Coltman, Ash...
Blues Super Rugby 2020 squad confirmed
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBlues Coach Leon MacDonald has confirmed his 40-strong Super Rugby squad, with 26 of the players from the 2019 season returning with another 4 signings who have come through the Blues development system...
