Akira Ioane headlines a 26-man strong Maori All Blacks squad
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMāori All Blacks Head Coach Clayton McMillan said the squad named was an exciting mix of vast experience and new energy. Having missed out on the All Blacks squad, the likes of hooker Nathan...
Blues sign Hurricanes halfback
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTasman and Hurricanes halfback Finlay Christie will move back home to play for the Blues starting from the 2020 Super Rugby season. . The 23-year-old, who is the back-up to TJ Perenara at the Hurricanes...
All Blacks pair miss Blues clash against the Reds
4 years ago by Ulitmate RugbyAll Blacks Rieko Ioane and co-captain Patrick Tuipulotu will sit out their second stand-down game while fellow international Dalton Papalii makes a welcome return to the starting line-up. Injury...
Caleb Clarke returns to strengthen the Blues' back three
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Blues have named virtually an unchanged side to host the Waratahs in their third straight home game at Eden Park on Saturday. The pre-season star performer, Caleb Clarke, returns from...
Blues support SBW's Christchurch hiatus
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Blues will look to claim their first win over fellow New Zealand opposition since round one in 2016 without centre Sonny Bill Williams this weekend as he has travelled to Christchurch to represent...
Nanai Hits 50 As The Blues Welcome All Blacks
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter coming off the bench in the season opener, the Blues welcome three All Blacks into its starting line-up to take on the Sharks in Durban on Sunday (NZ time). Props Ofa Tuungafasi and Karl...
Nonu headlines strengthened Blues squad
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWith three exceptions, the Blues has looked to its own provincial unions and development programme to complete the line-up for the 2019 Super Rugby Championship. Veteran All Black Centurion,...
Maori All Blacks squad named for historic tour
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Maori All Blacks squad to play in the USA, Brazil and Chile for their end of year tour, has been named today. Five players in Japan with the All Blacks will later join the Maori All Blacks...
NZ Rivals clash for the first time since 2014
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Mitre 10 Cup heads into the closing stages of the competition and with playoff spots on the line. The pick of the weekend fixtures sees two in-form sides face off with a Premiership...
Romano & Ioane push for All Black Call Ups
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLuke Romano Crusaders lock Luke Romano put in another outstanding performance for Canterbury today as he continues to put his hand up for a test recall. He was impressive at lineout time making...
