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Hurricanes captain out of Super Rugby Aotearoa

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

It’s bad news for renowned All Black flanker and Hurricanes captain Ardie Savea as the 27 year old was given the news that he has sustained a significant MCL injury and will be out of rugby for the...

Havili's drop goal seals golden-point triumph

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

David Havili's drop goal earned the Crusaders a dramatic golden-point victory over the Hurricanes on Sunday.     The Crusaders sealed a golden-point victory over the Hurricanes as David...

Super Rugby: Wrap Up and Team of the Week

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

A thrilling round of Super Rugby Aotearoa saw both games head into extra time with the Chiefs edging out the Highlanders in the competition's first-ever golden point extra time before the Crusaders won...

Super Rugby Women: Blues Women & Waitomo Wahine Chiefs confirmed

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The first-ever Super Rugby Women’s match will be played on Saturday 1st of May, 4:35pm at Eden Park between the Blues Women and Waitomo Wahine Chiefs.   "We are up first representing our franchises...

Chiefs launch sensational fightback to end win drought

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Chiefs trailed 26-7 at half-time but scored four second-half tries to get past the Hurricanes 35-29.   The Chiefs produced a sensational come-from-behind performance to claim a first Super...

Holland and Gibbes extend contracts with the Hurricanes and New Zealand Rugby

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Jason Holland and Chris Gibbes have extended their contracts with the Hurricanes and New Zealand Rugby (NZR) through to the end of 2023.   Head coach Holland guided the Hurricanes to five Super...

All Black props start for Blues

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Blues are looking forward to stepping on to their hallowed home turf of Eden Park for the first time this season in front of a bumper crowd when they take on the Highlanders.   Blues coach Leon...

New Zealand Rugby 2021 National Referee Squad Announced

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

New Zealand Rugby has announced the 2021 High Performance Referee Squad which will oversee all national competitions.   High Performance Referee Manager Bryce Lawrence said:   "We're really...

Hurricanes 16-31 Blues: Visitors charge away for impressive win

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Blues started their Super Rugby Aotearoa season with a 31-16 win over the Hurricanes on Saturday. Last year's runners-up, the Blues scored three second-half tries at Sky Stadium in Wellington to record...

Seven All Blacks start for the Blues

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Three debutants and nine All Blacks are included in the Blues line-up to travel to Wellington for Saturday’s first round of the Sky Super Rugby Aotearoa against the Hurricanes.   Both starting...