Maori All Blacks Squad Announced
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMaori All Blacks Head Coach Clayton McMillan has named his squad to take on Manu Samoa in a two-match series commencing on 26 June and concluding on 3 July. The squad will be captained by...
Blues team to face Brumbies at Eden Park
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBlues boss Leon MacDonald has made three changes to his starting XV to tackle the Brumbies in Round 3 of Super Rugby Trans Tasman. In the front row, Marcel Renata comes in to replace the injured...
Promising fullback Sullivan gets second Blues start
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Blues head to Melbourne for the clash against the Rebels at AAMI Stadium on Saturday evening. The team will honour experienced midfielder TJ Faiane, who returns to earn his 50th cap, the seventh-highest...
Highly rated fullback to debut as the Blues look to make a statement
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe final outing in the Super Rugby Aotearoa competition is more of a start than a finish for the Blues when they host the Chiefs at Eden Park on Saturday evening. While a bonus point victory...
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...
Son of former All Black captain Michael Jones included in powerful Auckland Mitre 10 Cup squad
3 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...
Team News: Hurricanes and Blues line ups confirmed
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Blues will take a largely unchanged line-up to Wellington to start the second half of Super Rugby Aotearoa competition against the Hurricanes on Saturday. The Hurricanes currently sit four points...
Team News: The Blues and Highlanders line ups for Round Three Of Super Rugby Aotearoa
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRound three of Super Rugby Aotearoa sees the unbeaten and table topping Blues face off against the Highlanders, who stunned the Chiefs in the opening round of the competition before enjoying a bye. On...
Team News: Akira Ioane returns to the Blues starting XV
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Black loose forwards Dalton Papalii and Akira Ioane return to the Blues starting line-up for Saturday’s second round of the Super Rugby Aotearoa against the Chiefs in Hamilton. They...
Marchant to wing it for Blues as Ioane takes centre role
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland centre Joe Marchant will start on the wing against the Stormers this weekend as Rieko Ioane shifts into the midfield alongside TJ Faiane for the clash in Cape Town. TJ Faiane and All Black...
