Dane Coles Laces Up for Hurricanes Clash Against the Fijian Drua
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAs the Hurricanes prepare for their first home game since their return from Australia, Head Coach Jason Holland has named his side to take on the Fijian Drua on Sunday with Hurricanes legend Dane Coles...
Ardie Savea goes beastmode to score against the Chiefs
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyArdie Savea took it upon himself to get the Hurricanes back in the game against the Chiefs with this incredible display of strength.
Hurricanes move Barrett into the midfield for Chiefs clash
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFor the first time in almost 300 days – the Hurricanes welcome crowds back to Sky Stadium as they face the Chiefs in week seven of the DHL Super Rugby Pacific competition. After playing in front...
Four debutants headline Hurricanes side to take on Moana Pasifika
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Hurricanes are preparing to play round six of the DHL Super Rugby Pacific competition in Auckland this weekend, with Head Coach Jason Holland naming a fresh yet, dynamic side to take on Moana Pasifika....
Another set of juicy NZ derbies in SR Pacific, Round3
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRound 3 of Super Rugby Pacific brings with it an array of juicy derbies in the land of the long, white cloud. Blues vs Chiefs: After enjoying a bye last weekend, the Chiefs travel...
Ardie Savea To Return As Hurricanes Captain
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyArdie Savea has once again been named as captain of the Hurricanes for the 2022 DHL Super Rugby Pacific season. The experienced loose forward’s first game against the Crusaders in Round 1 will mark...
Pieter-Steph du Toit picks his top 5 players in the world
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRugby World Cup-winning flanker and the 2019 World Player of the Year, Pieter-Steph du Toit has named the five players who he highly rates most. The South African forward appeared on World...
Midi Olympique's Team of the Year: Five Frenchman, Three All Blacks, One Irishman
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRenowned French bi-weekly rugby newspaper Midi Olympique have released their 2021 Team of the Year. The publication has included one Irishman, one Australian, one Scotsman, two South Africans,...
Codie Taylor latest All Black to ink long-term deal
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks, Crusaders and Canterbury hooker Codie Taylor has become the latest top player to recommit long term to New Zealand Rugby (NZR), inking a deal through to 2025. 30-year-old Taylor has...
Sarah Hirini and Anna Richards take major prizes as women's rugby shines at the ASB New Zealand Rugby Awards
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBlack Ferns Sevens captain Sarah Hirini has collected three major prizes at the 2021 ASB New Zealand Rugby Awards, including the supreme Kelvin R. Tremain Memorial Player of the Year. Due to COVID-19...