All Black props start for Blues
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 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 RugbyNew 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...
Seven All Blacks start for the Blues
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThree 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...
International stars shine in the opening day of the Japanese Top League
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Japanese Top League kicked off Saturday with five entertaining matches in the opening day of action. The opening game of the new season, saw the Shining Arcs breeze past Honda Heat claiming...
All Black Legend Dan Carter Announces His Retirement
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer All Black flyhalf Dan Carter has hung up the boots at the age of 38 after an incredible career that will see him go down as one of the greatest players of all time. In an interview with...
Chiefs to host Blues, Crusaders in "game of 3 halves"
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Chiefs will host both the Crusaders and Blues in a “game of three halves” on Saturday as the New Zealand franchises gear up for the second edition of Super Rugby Aotearoa. The...
Bryce Heem signs for the Blues
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer Auckland and Northland player Bryce Heem will fill the final spot on the Blues roster for the 2021 Super Rugby Aotearoa competition. The Auckland-born Heem, who played for the Chiefs and...
New Zealand Rugby confirms two-year deal with Roger Tuivasa-Sheck
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand Rugby and the Blues have confirmed Roger Tuivasa-Sheck has signed a two-year contract that will also see him link with Auckland through to the end of 2023. The announcement...
Rugby World Cup 2021 match schedule confirmed
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRugby World Cup 2021 aims to break the record for attendance at a women’s Rugby World Cup tournament, which is expected to be boosted by some mouth-watering matches, including hosts and reigning...
Jordan Taufua joins Lyon
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeicester Tigers' back-rower Jordan Taufua has joined French Top 14 club Lyon, the side confirmed on Wednesday. The Auckland born flanker has joined the club as a medical joker following injuries...
