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...
Thursday Morning Round Up
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbySam Underhill season is over Bath and England flanker Sam Underhill will miss the rest of the Premiership and Six Nations season after rupturing a tendon in his big toe. Underhill suffered the injury...
Augustine Pulu to lead Blues in 2018
6 years ago by Blues RugbyHalfback Augustine Pulu will captain the Blues in the 2018 Super Rugby Championships. Coach Tana Umaga said Pulu, along with previous captains Jerome Kaino and James Parsons, form part of the...
Clayton McMillan names his first Maori All Blacks squad
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTen new caps have been named in the Maori All Blacks squad for their 2017 northern tour to Canada and France Two more players will be named later this week. Players...
Mitre 10 Cup players who deserve Super Rugby contracts
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThis Mitre 10 Cup season has already provided the platform for Braydon Ennor and Jonathan Ruru the opportunity to prove themselves earn Super Rugby contract with the Crusaders and Blues respectively, while...
Mitre 10 Cup Round 3 - Round Up
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWe were treated to another cracking round of Mitre 10 Cup action this past week with games starting on Wednesday and finishing off with the Battle of the Bridge on Sunday. Stat leaders Jordan...
Highlights: Auckland vs Waikato
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCracking game with the 2 sides exchanging the lead multiple times in the first half with Waikato leading by a single point at half time. Josh Manihera extended his exceptional try scoring record...
Auckland boosted by Akira Ioane Return
6 years ago by Auckland RugbyAuckland coach Nick White has named eight replacements come into the starting side from the one that battled Auckland to a 10-8 victory over Northland on Saturday, with the return of No. 8 Akira Ioane. Among...
