Ian Foster reveals the eligibility for the highly anticipated North v South All Blacks trial
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks head coach Ian Foster has revealed the criteria for the North Island versus South Island clash that will double up as an All Blacks trial. The clash is set to take place on August...
Like Father, Like Son - Waisake and Hoskins Sotutu
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOne of the most exciting elements to gain recognition from the first two rounds of Super Rugby Aotearoa has been the prodigious form and presence of Blues number 8 Hoskins Sotutu. By all accounts, Sotutu’s...
The Deal That Set Super Rugby and Tri-Nations in Motion
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOn this day in 1995, on the eve of the iconic World Cup final between South Africa and New Zealand in Johannesburg, details pertaining to two brand new competitions; the Super 12 and the Tri-Nations. The...
Mark Hammett to step down as Highlanders assistant coach
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIt has been confirmed that Highlanders assistant coach Mark Hammett will step down from his role at the conclusion of Super Rugby Aotearoa. Hammett, who played for the All Blacks between...
Like Father, Like Son - Tom & Alistair Robinson
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe sight of a mane of ginger hair charging with purpose after the rugby ball has become a much talked-about one in New Zealand over the course of the past two seasons. Said mane is attached to the head...
Five Reasons Why Round Two Of Super Rugby Aotearoa Will Be Even Better Than Round One
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFollowing a blockbuster opening round of Super Rugby Aotearoa, New Zealand prepares for round two of the competition with the second round of action promising to better the spills and thrills of the first. The...
Like Father, Like Son - Eroni and Caleb Clarke
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThose Super Rugby fans of appropriate age who cast their minds back will recall the golden days of the Auckland Blues in the late 90s; a team littered with individual brilliance that produced the goods...
Rising Stars Super Rugby Aotearoa
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWith Super Rugby Aotearoa about to kick off, we take a look at ten youngsters, two from each of the five New Zealand franchises who will be great value during the 10 rounds of action. Caleb...
Team News: Beauden Barrett and Ardie Savea return for round one of Super Rugby Aotearoa
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbySuper Rugby Aotearoa will be the first professional rugby competition in the world to have fans return en-masse in the Covid-19 era when the competition kicks off in Dunedin on Saturday. The opening...
Chiefs and Highlanders confirm their line ups for Super Rugby Aotearoa
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyChiefs Head Coach Warren Gatland and Highlanders Head Coach Aaron Mauger, have both confirmed their line ups for the opening game of Super Rugby Aotearoa on Saturday. For the first...
