Aaron Smith try snatches win over Chiefs for 14-man Highlanders
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbySio Tomkinson's red card made a Highlanders comeback look unlikely, but Aaron Smith had other ideas and punished the Chiefs. Aaron Smith's late try saw the 14-man Highlanders come from...
Turning Points: Chiefs v Highlanders
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbySuper Rugby is back and it returned with a bang in a game that had it all. The Highlanders dominated the early stages of the encounter but it took them 14 minutes of pressure before they awarded a try. We...
Ardron and van der Merwe Star in Canda's win
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCanada qualified for the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan with a 27-10 win over Hong Kong. Canada will join powerhouses New Zealand and South Africa, as well as Italy and Namibia in Pool...
Match Report - Canada vs Germany
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCanada showed admirable composure to see off stubborn German resistance and get the win that leaves them on the verge of qualification for RWC 2019. In truth, it was remarkable that Germany were...
Canada and Hong Kong set up Rugby World Cup Repechage decider
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCanada and Hong Kong will play off for the 20th and final place at Rugby World Cup 2019 on Friday 23 November after both sides came through difficult challenges from Germany and Kenya respectively to pick...
The Chiefs snap up Rebels and NZ 7s star for 2019
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 2019 Chiefs squad announced today won’t need to look far for inspiration when pulling on the jersey next season. Star prop Angus Ta’avao was called into the 2018 squad as an injury...
Ultimate Rugby's Super Rugby Season Awards
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAs we head into the Super Rugby playoffs we have handed out awards for the 2018 Super Rugby Player of the Year, Most Valued Player and more. Rookie Forward of the Year - Shannon Frizell Highlanders...
Chiefs team named to take on the Hurricanes
5 years ago by Chiefs RugbyThe Chiefs are set to play their last round robin match of the Super Rugby competition this Friday. In the forwards, Sam Prattley gets his first start after effective performances off the...
Super Rugby Team of the Week - Round 18
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFollowing the penultimate round of regular season action, we pick our Super Rugby Team of the Week. 1. Wyatt Crockett Crockett's selection in this weekend team of the week is far from...
Top Performers - Chiefs v Brumbies
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Chiefs ended the Brumbies hopes of making the Super Rugby playoffs in a thrilling match at Waikato Stadium. Here are our Top Performers from the clash: Damian McKenzie Who...
