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Hurricanes Star in Wellington's Win

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Southland were up against a stronger Wellington side today with the Lions benefitting from the All Blacks off a week with TJ Perenara and Ardie Savea starting the match.   Wellington had another...

The History of the Ranfurly Shield & what it means to New Zealand Rugby

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

New Zealand Rugby's most prized trophy will be up for grabs on Friday when Taranaki host Manawatu. Taranaki have successfully defended the 'Log o Wood' twice this year during pre-season beating Poverty...

Mitre 10 Cup Highlights: Southland v Hawkes Bay

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Hawke's Bay marched to a comfortable opening day bonus point win despite spending 9 minutes in the 2nd half with 13 men. Southland struggled to stop line out drives and mauls and conceded 4 tries as the...

Experienced heads return to New Zealand for 2018 Mitre 10 Cup

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ahead of the 2018 Mitre 10 Cup, we take a look at the biggest names returning to New Zealand to feature in New Zealand's premier provisional competition.    Thomas Waldrom - Wellington   The...

Defending Mitre 10 Cup Champions Confirm 2018 Squad

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Canterbury Head Coach Joe Maddock has today announced his team for the 2018 Mitre 10 Cup season, including eight new names from the 2017 Premiership-winning squad.  The new squad members include...

Worcester Warriors sign Hurricanes lock Fatialofa

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Worcester Warriors have announced the signing of New Zealand lock Michael Fatialofa on a two-year deal from 2016 Super Rugby champions the Hurricanes.   The 25-year-old becomes Warriors’...

Brian Hopley re-appointed General Manager at Southland after 3 years at Samoa Rugby

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Hopley will replace Andrew Moreton who took over from Hopley himself in 2015. The Southland Stags will be looking to their 'new GM' to help rejuvinate the province after languishing in either the last...

Wasps confirm Lima Sopoaga to join next season

8 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wasps have confirmed that fly half Lima Sopoaga will be joining them for the 2018/19 season following his Super Rugby commitments with the Highlanders.   The exciting No.10 claimed the Highlanders’...

OFFICIAL: Wasps sign Lima Sopoaga

8 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The All Blacks have confirmed that Highlanders flyhalf Lima Sopoaga has signed a three-year deal with Premiership side Wasps.    Sopoaga, who has played 16 Tests for the All Blacks scoring...