The Highlanders perform a special Haka for Aaron Smith
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks and Highlanders scrumhalf Aaron Smith became the most capped Highlander on Friday in the opening game of the weekend in Super Rugby Aotearoa. Aaron Smith’s 154th appearance...
Back backs Jones
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDecorated former England flanker Neil Back has come out in support of struggling England head coach Eddie Jones. Jones has been under fire recently against the backdrop of a disappointing England...
Tuungafasi escapes punishment as he prepares Super Rugby milestone
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Black prop Ofa Tuungafasi is set to become the eighth Blues player to reach 100 games when the team travel down SH1 to take on neighbours, the Chiefs in their Super Rugby Aotearoa clash in Hamilton...
Pita Gus Sowakula returns as Chiefs stick with McKenzie at fullback
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyChiefs Head Coach Clayton McMillan has named his Chiefs team to face the Blues on home soil following their 35-29 win over the Hurricanes last weekend. McMillan has made three changes to his starting fifteen...
Pacific Island teams one step closer to Super Rugby
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA significant development on the Super Rugby scene as World Rugby confirms that £1.2m (NZ$2.3 million) could be made available annually to fund two Pacific Island teams in the competition. If...
Revitalised u20 programme kicks off with Super Rugby flavour
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe next big names in Super Rugby will go head-to-head across an action-packed week of rugby at the 2021 Super Rugby Aotearoa Under 20 tournament this April.The newly formed tournament will see Under 20...
Dane Coles returns to Hurricanes starting XV
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHurricanes centurion and former captain Dane Coles will return to the starting line-up for Friday night’s Sky Super Rugby Aotearoa match against the Highlanders in Dunedin.Coles, who has missed the...
Blues 27-43 Crusaders: Mo'unga shines as leaders stretch advantage
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Blues' barren run against the Crusaders continued on Sunday as Richie Mo'unga took centre stage. Richie Mo'unga starred with 28 points as the Crusaders dominated the Blues 43-27...
Galthie accuses Wales players over Willemse red as Fickou targets Scots
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance were hindered by Paul Willemse's red against Wales, an incident Fabien Galthie discussed at length after a dramatic Six Nations win. France coach Fabien Galthie accused Wales'...
Latest World Rankings: Les Bleus get World Rugby Men’s Ranking bonus
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter a thrilling end to round five of the Six Nations 2021, France are still in contention for a first Championship title since 2010. Saturday’s dramatic 32-30 win...
