Champions Cup | Team of the Week Round 2
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWith Round 2 of the tournament complete we look back at four games in the Champions Cup that were unable to be played. Of the four Toulouse v Exeter a fan favorite of the one they had ear marked to be...
Blues unveil 2021 squad including Pat Lam's nephew AJ
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Blues are determined to ensure their progress in 2020 was no aberration after naming their squad for the Super Rugby Aotearoa and Trans-Tasman competitions. The squad includes 12 current...
Ben Lam scores match winning try to down Montpellier
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer Hurricanes and All Black Sevens' winger Ben Lam scored the match-winning try to beat Montpellier 22-23 in the TOP14 on Sunday. Trailing 22-16 in the final 10 minutes of the clash,...
Challenge Cup Semi-Final Preview: Bristol vs Bordeaux
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe first of this weekend’s Challenge Cup semi-finals kicks off with Bristol Bears hosting Bordeaux at Ashton Gate. Bears have proved to be a force to be reckoned with over the course of...
European quarter-finals prove rugby is still a game for all shapes and sizes
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOne of the oldest cliches in rugby is that it is 'a game for all shapes and sizes' and while the professional game has seen players become bigger and stronger over the years, the quarter-finals of the...
Team News: 50 Up For Wes Goosen As Coles Returns To The Starting XV
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHurricanes winger Wes Goosen will bring up 50 games for the Hurricanes on Saturday when he runs out against the Chiefs at Sky Stadium. The winger has been with the Wellington-based side...
Super Rugby Aotearoa - Top stats performers from Round 7 - most tackles, running metres, turnovers & more
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySuper Rugby Aotearoa has routinely delivered a healthy dose of quality rugby and thrilling moments with Round 7 being no exception. The visiting Hurricanes shook up the tournament this past weekend when...
Julian Savea Returns To The Hurricanes
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJulian Savea's return to the Hurricanes as been confirmed with the former All Blacks winger returning to his former Super Rugby side for the final two matches of Super Rugby Aotearoa. The...
Super Rugby Team Of The Week
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAnother exciting weekend of rugby in Australiasia saw the Melbourne Rebels beat the Waratahs, the Hurricanes end the Crusaders 36 unbeaten run at home, the Brumbies breeze past Western Force and the Hurricanes...
'See you soon' - Ardie Savea adds fuel to Julian's return to the Hurricanes
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBordeaux Begles bound Ben Lam featured in his 50th and final appearance for the Hurricanes on Saturday with his side giving him a perfect send off with a 34-32 victory over the Crusaders. Lam’s...
