All Blacks name squad to take on Springboks
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe All Blacks team has been named to play South Africa in the Rugby Championship Test at Westpac Stadium, Wellington, on Saturday 27 July. The announcement sees a wealth of experience...
Predicting the first All Black 23 of 2019
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks head coach Steve Hansen has revealed that openside flanker Sam Cane will lead the World Champions in their opening Rugby Championship encounter against Argentina on July 20. Regular...
Super Rugby Team of the Season
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Crusaders claimed their third consecutive title beating the Jaguares in the final of the 2019 edition of Super Rugby. There were a number of standout players featured for the Jaguares and...
Watch: The missed penalty call in the Super Rugby semi-final that TJ Perenara has suggested was ‘clear and obvious’
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTJ Perenara has suggested it was ‘clear and obvious’ that the Hurricanes should have been awarded a penalty in the dying moments of Saturday’s semi-final against the Crusaders. The...
Ranked: The Top Five Individual Performances From The Super Rugby Semi-Finals
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Crusaders and Jaguares won their Super Rugby semi-finals to set up the showpiece event in Christchurch on Saturday. There were are a number of standout performers this weekend, we...
Controversial missed penalty leaves Hurricanes fans dejected
5 years ago by Rugby DumpThe Crusaders defeated the Hurricanes 30-26 in a thrilling semi final on Saturday, however, the match wasn't without a bit of controversy as referee Nic Berry called a crucial knock on penalty against...
The Crusaders Edge The Hurricanes In a Dream Semi-Final
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Crusaders edged the Hurricanes 30-26 to reach their third consecutive final where they will meet the Jaguares who breezed past the Brumbies on Friday. The clash between the Crusaders and Hurricanes...
Blues sign Hurricanes halfback
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTasman and Hurricanes halfback Finlay Christie will move back home to play for the Blues starting from the 2020 Super Rugby season. . The 23-year-old, who is the back-up to TJ Perenara at the Hurricanes...
Gatland named Chiefs coach! Good news for McKenzie, bad news for South Africa?
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand Super Rugby franchise the Chiefs, snapped up the signature of arguably the most in-demand head coach with Warren Gatland signing a four-year deal with the side. Gatland will have a...
TJ Perenara to break Hurricanes appearance record
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHugely popular halfback TJ Perenara will become the most capped Hurricanes player when he starts in the Super Rugby semi-final against the Crusaders in Christchurch on Saturday. Perenara will...
