Tana Umaga steps away from the Blues to pursue his family business
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBlues Defence Coach Tana Umaga will take a break from professional rugby coaching to focus on his new family business. Umaga, who has played an integral role in the Blues coaching staff...
Tuipulotu signs with New Zealand Rugby and the Blues until 2025
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks lock and Super Rugby Trans Tasman-winning Blues captain Patrick Tuipulotu has inked a long-term deal with New Zealand Rugby and the Blues, which will see him leave for a playing sabbatical...
Pari Pari Parkinson returns for Maori All Blacks
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Maori All Blacks team has been named to play Manu Samoa at Mt Smart Stadium in Auckland on Saturday 3 July. Head Coach Clayton McMillan (Ngāi Te Rangi/Ngāi Tamawhariua/Te Rangihouhiri) has...
Blues end 18-year wait for Super Rugby glory
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Blues were crowned Super Rugby Trans Tasman Champions after a 23-15 home win over the Highlanders in the Final. The Highlanders opened the scoring with a penalty five minutes in, but the Blues...
Ash Dixon sees yellow after a nasty tackle
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHighlanders co-captain Ash Dixon is sent for ten after a dangerous tackle on Blues flyhalf Otere Black in the Super Rugby Trans-Tasman Final
Watch: Ash Dixon escapes red for high shot on Otere Black
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHighlanders hooker and co-captain Ash Dixon escaped a red card in the Super Rugby Trans Tasman final as he was shown a yellow card for this tackle on Blues flyhalf Otere Black. The officiating...
Highlanders stirring pre-match Haka
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Highlanders set the tone for the Super Rugby Trans-Tasman final against the Blues with their haka Hautoa Kia Toa.
Watch: The Highlanders Haka ahead of the Super Rugby Trans Taman Final
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Highlanders set the tone for the Super Rugby Trans Tasman final against the Blues. They performed the Hautoa Kia Toa Haka before kick-off. Ash Dixon led the Haka in his 100th...
