James Blackwell rugby player
James Blackwell rugby player

James Blackwell

1st Apr 1995 1.90m/113kg No 5 Lock

Dane Coles returns to Hurricanes starting XV

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Hurricanes centurion and former captain Dane Coles will return to the starting line-up for Friday night’s Sky Super Rugby Aotearoa match against the Highlanders in Dunedin.Coles, who has missed the...

Peter Umaga-Jensen starts for the Hurricanes

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

A handful of tweaks have been made to the Hurricanes starting line-up ahead of Sunday’s clash with the Crusaders in Christchurch. The Hurricanes are the only side that managed to hand the Crusaders...

Ardie Savea captains the Hurricanes in his 100th game as brother Julian returns

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ardie Savea’s first game as captain of the Hurricanes will also be his 100th cap for the side when they take on the Blues at Sky Stadium this Saturday. Ardie’s older sibling Julian will...

Julian Savea returns as the Hurricanes confirm 2021 squad

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Hawke’s Bay’s Lolagi Visinia and Wellington’s Pepesana Patafilo will take up the final two spots in next year’s Hurricanes roster.    The 2021 squad will officially...

Savea at centre for Wellington

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wellington Lions head coach, Leo Crowley, has made a handful of changes to his side ahead of their clash against Manawatu at Sky Stadium. Saturday marks the last of the round-robin fixtures, before the...

Wes Goosen set to earn his 50th cap as Wellington name a strong starting line up including both Savea brothers

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wes Goosen will return from injury to play his 50th game for the Lions in this Sunday’s clash with Auckland at Eden Park.   The 24-year-old has been a fixture of the squad since making his...

Julian and Ardie Savea start in star studded Wellington line up

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Three All Blacks have been named in the Wellington Lions squad set to face Waikato at FMG Stadium on Saturday afternoon.   Asafo Aumua, TJ Perenara and Ardie Savea are all included in the starting...

Dane Coles to become the most capped Hurricanes forward

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Dane Coles is set to become the Hurricanes most capped forward when the Hurricanes face the Highlanders under the roof in Dunedin this weekend. The Wellington stalwart will hit 119 caps on Saturday, passing...

Team News: 50 Up For Wes Goosen As Coles Returns To The Starting XV

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Hurricanes winger Wes Goosen will bring up 50 games for the Hurricanes on Saturday when he runs out against the Chiefs at Sky Stadium.   The winger has been with the Wellington-based side...

Ben Lam starts his 50th and final appearance for the Hurricanes

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Hurricanes winger Ben Lam will play his 50th and final game for the Wellington-based side when they take on the Crusaders in Christchurch this Saturday.   Lam’s been with the Hurricanes...