Laumape to miss Hurricanes clash with the Waratahs
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHurricanes head coach Jason Holland believes there is plenty of excitement building in the squad as they head across the ditch to kick off their Super Rugby Trans-Tasman campaign against the Waratahs in...
Highlanders shuffle backs for Reds clash
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Super Rugby Trans-Tasman competition kicks off on Friday night with the Australian champions, the Queensland Reds, in Dunedin. This will be the first time the Highlanders’ have played...
Super Rugby AU Champions Reds make a number of changes for Trans-Tasman opener
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFresh after being crowned the 2021 Super Rugby AU champions, the Queensland Reds have shifted their focus to their Kiwi counterparts, as they kickstart the Trans-Tasman Super Rugby season against the Highlanders...
Caleb Clarke and Etene Nanai-Seturo set sights on Olympics
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWith the lure of an Olympic medal in two months, All Black and Blues winger Caleb Clarke and Chiefs outside back Etene Nanai-Seturo have today returned to the All Blacks Sevens programme in a bid to be...
Ospreys sign Highlanders utility back
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Ospreys have confirmed the signing of utility back Michael Collins on a two-year deal. Collins, 27, played Super Rugby for the New Zealand franchises - the Blues and the Highlanders –...
Super Rugby Trans-Tasman laws confirmed
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyGoal-line drop-outs and the ability to replace red carded players after 20 minutes are the two law innovations trialled by New Zealand Rugby (NZR) and Rugby Australia (RA) that will carry over to Sky Super...
Tony Brown heading to Japan
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHighlanders Head Coach Tony Brown is set to depart the Highlanders before the Super Rugby Trans-Tasman begins. Brown will join Head Coach Jamie Joseph and immediately depart to Japan for...
McKenzie leaves it late in Super Rugby Aotearoa thriller
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Hurricanes appeared set to clinch just their second win of the season, only to be beaten by a last-gasp penalty on Friday. Damian McKenzie landed a penalty after the final siren sounded...
Watch: Damian McKenzie's CLUTCH kick seals Chiefs victory
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIt's happened again! Damian McKenzie has produced another clutch moment to secure victory for the Chiefs with the fullback nailing a long range penalty to seal a 26-24 victory over the Hurricanes. Mr...
Super Rugby Trans-Tasman draw finalised
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand Rugby (NZR) and Rugby Australia (RA) have confirmed the final schedule for Super Rugby Trans-Tasman with additional home matches for the Blues, Hurricanes and Highlanders and trips to Wollongong...
