How the All Blacks fared in the opening round of the Mitre 10 Cup
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe opening round of the Mitre 10 Cup was a special one as the bulk of the All Blacks squad were made available to their regional sides, an extremely rare occurrence as New Zealand's...
All the action from Round 1 of the Mitre 10 Cup
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand domestic rugby flexed its muscles this weekend with Round 1 of the Mitre 10 Cup getting underway in style with some great displays. Canterbury, Waikato, Auckland, Tasman, Northland,...
Aaron Smith and NMS included in Turbos team
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAaron Smith will turn out for the Manawatu Turbos for the first time in NINE years this weekend and will be joined by the exciting return of Nehe Milner-Skudder. Aaron Smith’s long-awaited...
Thursday News Round-Up
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyPiutau Appeals His Three Match Suspension Bristol Bears' centre Siale Piutau is appealing his three-match suspension, which was given for punching or striking Worcester Warriors' Andrew...
Jack Goodhue pens new deal with Crusaders and New Zealand Rugby
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks, Crusaders and Northland midfielder Jack Goodhue has committed his long-term future to New Zealand. The 25 year old has re-signed with New Zealand Rugby and the Crusaders through...
Preview: The Mitre 10 Cup Promises To Thrill From Round One
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe land of the long white cloud is abuzz with excitement as the kick-off of the Mitre 10 Cup is only a day away. Tasman, the current champs, will launch their campaign with the goal defending...
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...
Son of former All Black captain Michael Jones included in powerful Auckland Mitre 10 Cup squad
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAuckland Rugby Head Coach Alama Ieremia has drawn from his player’s Super Rugby Aotearoa experience and strong Auckland Rugby pedigree for his 2020 Mitre 10 Cup squad. Ieremia has the luxury...
Umaga extends his coaching stay with Blues
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBlues defence coach Tana Umaga has extended his stay at the franchise until the end of the 2021 Super Rugby season. This brings Umaga into line with the rest of the Blues coaching group...
Blues-Crusaders clash called off, Highlanders-Hurricanes to go ahead
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Super Rugby Aotearoa match between the Blues and Crusaders which was due to be played at Auckland's Eden Park on Sunday is officially off, while tomorrow's Highlanders-Hurricanes match at Dunedin's...
