Strong Crusaders side named to host Sharks
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Crusaders have secured a home Quarter Final, and will host the Sharks at AMI Stadium on Saturday. It is the first time the two sides have met since round five of the 2016 season, and...
Israel Dagg confirms move to Japan
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyVeteran fullback Israel Dagg has ruled himself out of All Blacks contention for the rest of the year after signing a short-term Japan contract. The 66-Test veteran confirmed he will join the Canon...
Super Rugby Team of the Week - Round 19
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWith the regular season of Super Rugby done and dusted we take a look at the Super Rugby Team of the Week following the final round of action. 1. Jean-Pierre Smith JP Smith was brilliant against...
Crusaders Change Six To Face Blues
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Crusaders will host the Blues on Saturday, in the last round of the regular season before the playoffs next week. Scott Robertson has made six changes to the starting line-up, from the team that...
Super Rugby Top Performers - Round 16
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFollowing a shortened round of Super Rugby action, we take a look at the Top Performers of the Weekend. Ethan Blackadder The son of former Crusaders player and coach Todd Blackadder,...
Thursday Morning Round Up
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales trio denied release for Springbok Test by Premiership Clubs Josh Adams, Tomas Francis and Luke Charteris will take no part in Wales' games against South Africa and Argentina and...
Predicted: All Blacks Squad to face France
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbySteve Hansen is set to name his All Black squad on Sunday that will face France in a three-match Test Series. Hansen will be faced with the task of finding replacements for Kieran Read, Dane Coles,...
Chance Peni banned for 5-weeks
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBrumbies winger Chance Peni has been given a five-week ban for a dangerous high tackle on All Black and Crusaders outside back Israel Dagg in a Super Rugby match at the weekend. Dagg was forced...
Chance Peni suspended for high shot as Israel Dagg gets injured again
6 years ago by Rugby DumpBrumbies winger Chance Peni has been suspended for his dangerous high challenge on Israel Dagg in their Super Rugby clash Saturday night against the Crusaders. Dagg will now spend more time on the sidelines...
Super Rugby: Round 11 - Team of the Week
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter another entertaining round of Super Rugby action, we pick our Team of the Round from Round 11. The Reds and Jaguares were the big winners of the weekend while the Highlanders left it late to...
