All Blacks available for opening round of the Mitre 10 Cup
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe bulk of the All Blacks squad named yesterday will assemble with their Mitre 10 Cup provinces this week and be available to play in the opening round of the competition, which kicks off on Friday night. Two...
Jimmy Gopperth: the classy Kiwi at Wasps
5 years ago by Rugby WorldFrom the sands of Taranaki to the stands of the Ricoh, learn about the New Zealander still going strong for Wasps. He makes his 100th appearance for them this weekendProbing for space: Jimmy Gopperth in...
Canterbury Name An Incredibly Talented Squad For 2020 Mitre 10 Cup Season
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCanterbury has unveiled one of their most experienced squads in recent memory as they look to chase down the Mitre 10 Cup trophy, which they last held in 2018. 25 of 37-man squad have Super...
Chiefs' lock commits long term, Highlanders find Hunt's replacement
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyChiefs' rookie Tupou Vaa’i has signed with the franchise through to 2023 while the Highlanders look to have found Dillon Hunt's replacement with the flanker joining the Blues. 20-year-old...
Squads named for eagerly-awaited North v South match
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe squads for the eagerly-awaited Steinlager North vs South match scheduled for Saturday 29 August have been named. The squads have been selected by the All Blacks selectors Ian Foster, Grant...
Team News: Highlanders vs Hurricanes
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHighlanders co-captains will bring up special milestones against the Hurricanes on Saturday, inspirational hooker Ash Dixon (Highlander #228) will play his 100th Super Rugby game. He initially...
The Fittest All Blacks Have Been Revealed
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIn May this year, Beauden Barrett went viral for breaking the Blues Bronco record having made the switch to the Blues from the Hurricanes. However, All Blacks trainer Nic Gill has revealed that...
Waisake Naholo's brother Kini set to make his Super Rugby debut for the Chiefs
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Chiefs kick off their final Super Rugby Aotearoa match for 2020 when they take on the Hurricanes at Sky Stadium this Saturday in Wellington. Chiefs Head Coach Warren Gatland has made several changes...
Line Ups | Blues v Chiefs
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Blues and Chiefs have both named their teams for Sunday's clash at Eden Park. Two Blues players – Blake Gibson and Beauden Barrett – will make key appearances in the...
Beauden Barrett's first run in an All Black jersey
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAaron Cruden leaving the field at around the 25 minute mark against the Irish in 2012 heralded the beginning of one of the most noteworthy All Black careers to date. Beauden Barrett, the fresh-faced...
