Barretts and Savea rested for Sunwolves clash
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Hurricanes have named a largely experienced side to meet the Sunwolves for their round 10 Super Rugby match in Tokyo on Good Friday. Fresh from their first bye of the season, Hurricanes...
41 players named for All Blacks foundation day
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks have announced forty-one players who will attend the day which is aimed at allowing the All Blacks management team and top players to lay the foundation for the international season ahead. A...
Israel Folau's Super Rugby record in numbers
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter he surpassed Doug Howlett's Super Rugby try-scoring record, we look at Israel Folau's career in the competition in numbers. Israel Folau made Super Rugby history...
Hurricanes cling on to win derby thriller, Reds down Stormers
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Hurricanes withstood huge late pressure to beat the Highlanders, while the Stormers were beaten by the Reds. Ardie Savea bagged two tries as the Hurricanes beat the Highlanders 31-28...
All Black back rowers star in Highlanders-Hurricanes derby
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Hurricanes edged the Highlanders in a thrilling start to the weekend's Super Rugby action. Both sides traded attacking blows in the opening minutes of the game but the Hurricanes were the first...
Ben Lam butchers a certain try
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHurricanes winger Ben Lam has built a reputation as one of the most lethal finishers in Super Rugby but against the Highlanders on Friday he butchered what would have been an outstanding try from his own...
Another positional switch for Jordie Barrett ahead of Highlanders clash
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHurricanes utility back Jordie Barrett will feature at outside-centre for the Hurricanes this weekend in what will be his fourth positional switch of the season. Barrett has featured at...
The most capped ever All Black halfback pens new deal
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIn a major coup for New Zealand Rugby, the All Blacks most capped number nine and second most capped Highlanders player, halfback Aaron Smith, has put pen to paper - and signed a new two-year deal...
Super Rugby Stats & Facts: Hurricanes v Crusaders
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA look at 10 stats and facts ahead of the Super Rugby round 7 clash between Hurricanes and Crusaders at Westpac Stadium. 1. The Crusaders have won their last three Super Rugby games...
All Black captain returns for top of the table New Zealand derby
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Crusaders have been boosted by the return of All Blacks captain and no.8 Kieran Read for the big derby match this week against the Hurricanes in Wellington; a match that will establish the competition...
