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Watch: Hurricanes second rower scores a stunner

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Hurricanes got off to a flyer in their Super Rugby Aotearoa 2021 clash with the Chiefs on Friday with tighthead prop Tyrel Lomax and second-rower James Blackwell combining wonderfully with the latter...

Super Rugby Trans-Tasman draw finalised

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

New 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...

Exeter set to sign hulking, young NZ tighthead

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Rob Baxter’s global search for a tighthead has seemingly come to an end with the result that 6'4, 128kg Josh Iosefa-Scott is set to call Sandy Park his new home.   Iosefa-Scott currently...

Jack Nowell starts for Exeter's trip to Ashton Gate

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Rob Baxter has handed Jack Nowell his first start for Exeter Chiefs since the Premiership final in October.    Nowell made his first appearance of the season last weekend...

Super Rugby Aotearoa teams embrace Anzac spirit

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

New Zealand’s Super Rugby Aotearoa teams will embrace the Anzac spirit during this weekend’s round of matches as they acknowledge all servicemen and women across the country, and have reached...

Nowell can still push for Lions - Baxter

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Jack Nowell still has time to secure his place on the British and Irish Lions tour to South Africa, according to Exeter Chiefs director of rugby Rob Baxter.     Nowell made his first appearance...

Sexton out of Leinster's Munster clash

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Johnny Sexton’s injury woes continue as the Leinster and Ireland captain will play no part in the upcoming Leinster vs Munster game on Saturday in the Rainbow Cup.   Sexton picked up yet another...

Chiefs edge Crusaders to move into Finals spot

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Just one point separated the sides in Hamilton, with Damian McKenzie's late penalty sending the Chiefs into second place.   Damian McKenzie scored a last-gasp penalty as the Chiefs came from behind...