South African's add sparkle to Edinburgh's 150th big bash
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEdinburgh, rich in rugby tradition, has also proved to be rich in South African presence in the past few seasons, and the strong South African contingent will be at the forefront of Edinburgh’s push...
Lethal Lombard Brimming With Pride
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyGianni Lombard, just by being on the field, is already a winner in this season’s United Rugby Championship. The schoolboy sensation of six years ago has twice fought back from serious knee injuries...
Victoria Grant to Lead Hurricanes Poua in 2023 Super Rugby Aupiki
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDual World Cup winning former Black Fern, Victoria Grant has been appointed as Head Coach of the Hurricanes Poua for the 2023 Sky Super Rugby Aupiki season. Grant, who was...
Super Rugby Pacific 2023 Match Schedule
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFijian Drua to play six home matches in Fiji including a Round 14 blockbuster against Moana Pasifika Moana Pasifika to play historic first home match in Apia v the Queensland Reds in Round Eight NSW...
Du'Plessis Kirifi extends his contract with the Hurricanes through 2025
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Hurricanes have announced today that Du’Plessis Kirifi will recommit to the Hurricanes until the end of 2025. The 25-year-old flanker has made 52 appearances for the Hurricanes since his debut...
Alapati Leiua signs for the Stormers
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyExperienced Samoan international centre Alapati Leiua has signed with the DHL Stormers for the new season. The powerful midfielder, who started his career at the Hurricanes before moving...
Jamie Mackintosh joins Hurricanes as Set Piece Coach
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer All Black prop, Jamie Mackintosh has been named as the Hurricanes new Set Piece Coach for the upcoming Super Rugby Pacific season. 37-year-old Mackintosh, currently the Forwards...
Super Round Melbourne' returns in 2023 to light up Melbourne in March
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe world’s best Rugby players will come back to Melbourne in an action-packed weekend of Super Rugby with ‘Super Round Melbourne’ returning to AAMI Park from Friday March 3 through to...
All Blacks announce 33-man squad for Championship Test in Melbourne
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks selectors Ian Foster, Joe Schmidt and Jason Ryan have announced a squad of 33 players that will travel to Melbourne for the Rugby Championship Test against the Wallabies. Loose...
Asafo Aumua recommits to the Hurricanes
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Hurricanes have announced that hooker, Asafo Aumua, has recommitted to the Wellington Lions, Hurricanes and New Zealand Rugby (NZR) through to 2025. Born and raised in Lower...
