All Blacks XV squad named for two-match tour against Ireland A and Barbarians
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAuckland and Blues lock Patrick Tuipulotu will captain the inaugural All Blacks XV squad selected for two matches against Ireland A and the Barbarians next month. The 28-strong All Blacks XV squad was...
Brilliant Barrett steers the Blues to the Super Rugby Final
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Brumbies have gone down to the Blues 20-19 at Eden Park in Auckland, Dan McKellar’s side showing tremendous bravery to come back from a 20-7 half-time deficit. Late tries to replacement...
What a Lad Podcast | Mark Telea
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMark Telea as one of the most dangerous wingers in rugby. He has the footwork, fend, D and work rate to be one of the greats. There is no doubt he’ll be playing internationally at some point soon,...
Players out to show all that glitters is Blue at Eden Park
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe boys are firmly focussed on a performance of quality to celebrate their return home to Eden Park where they take on the Melbourne Rebels on Friday night. While they return from two...
TENSE FINISH: Gatland misses match-winning penalty for the Chiefs
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBryn Gatland missed an 83rd-minute penalty attempt to let the Blues off the hook as the Chiefs lost 24-22. The missed shot at goal meant the Blues escaped a second straight late defeat in their...
FULL GAME: Blues v Highlanders (Super Rugby Trans-Tasman Final)
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbySettle in for a full match replay of the Blues v Highlanders 2021 Super Rugby Trans-Tasman final. Line-ups: Blues: 1. Alex Hodgman 2. Kurt Eklund 3. Nepo Laulala 4. Gerard Cowley-Tuioti 5. Patrick...
One change to Blues team for Final
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Blues have made just one change to the side that despatched the Force a week ago as they brace for the final contest of the tournament against the Highlanders at Eden Park. Akira Ioane...
Blues set up clash with Highlanders in Super Rugby Trans-Tasman final
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Crusaders fell short in their bid to reach the Trans-Tasman showpiece match, which will be contested by the Blues and Highlanders. Hoskins Sotutu powered the Blues through to the...
Super Rugby Wrap: Reports, Results, Standings & Highlights
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRound four of Super Rugby Trans Tasman saw an Australian side claim another Kiwi scalp as the Brumbies held out for a 12-10 win over the Hurricanes. For the rest of the Australian sides it was...
Perfect Blues stay top, Crusaders march on
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Blues and the Crusaders made it four wins from four in their Super Rugby Trans-Tasman campaigns by beating the Reds and Western Force. The Blues beat the Reds 31-24 in Brisbane...
