Captain returns to lead Blues troops back into action against Western Force
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWe welcome back some key players to take on the testing challenge against the Western Force in Perth on Friday evening. Several players with minor niggles or on All Black leave, who missed the...
Scott Barrett one of three New Zealanders suspended for foul play
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyScott Barrett has been suspended for four weeks after he received a red card for a dangerous hit on Alex Hodgman early in the second half during the narrow loss to the Blues in Christchurch on Friday. The Crusaders...
The New Zealand and Moana Pasifika Super Rugby Pacific 2022 squads
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyReturning star power, some familiar faces from the past join a cast of exciting young rookies in New Zealand's five 2022 Super Rugby Pacific squads announced today. CLICK HERE TO VIEW...
FULL GAME: Blues v Highlanders (Super Rugby Trans-Tasman Final)
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySettle in for a full match replay of the Blues v Highlanders 2021 Super Rugby Trans-Tasman final. Line-ups: Blues: 1. Alex Hodgman 2. Kurt Eklund 3. Nepo Laulala 4. Gerard Cowley-Tuioti 5. Patrick...
One change to Blues team for Final
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Blues have made just one change to the side that despatched the Force a week ago as they brace for the final contest of the tournament against the Highlanders at Eden Park. Akira Ioane...
3 changes for Blues ahead of final round
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHead Coach Leon Mac Donald has made three changes to his Blues side which despatched the Reds 31-24 in Round 4. This week, the Blues are settled back at Eden Park while they...
Team News: Reds Vs Blues
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFollowing their maiden victory in this year’s Harvey Norman Super Rugby Trans-Tasman competition against the Chiefs last week, the St.George Queensland Reds have made no changes to their starting...
Hodgman dismissed as Blues defeated by Highlanders
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Highlanders bounced back from their defeat to the Chiefs to propel themselves back into the Finals hunt with a win over the Blues. Alex Hodgman saw red as a depleted Highlanders...
Blues Team For Key Clash Against The Highlanders
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Blues, Chiefs and Highlanders are tightly grouped in the middle of the table chasing the likely one spot for a place in the final of the competition with three rounds remaining. Friday night’s...
Tuungafasi escapes punishment as he prepares Super Rugby milestone
3 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...
