Blues inject youth into experienced core for 2024
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBlues Head Coach Vern Cotter can’t wait to take a “look under the hood” of his 2024 squad, naming an experienced core with a smattering of young talent in his list of 38 players for the...
Waratahs make mass late changes against Blues
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe NSW Waratahs will be heading to Auckland looking to cause an upset over the Blues. The Waratahs are coming off a shock defeat to Moana Pasifika in Sydney, spoiling Michael Hooper's final home game. They...
Preview: Blues vs Waratahs
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Blues held off the Highlanders 16-9 last weekend to ensure they qualify in third position, writes Central. It was nothing flashy and, thus, ideal preparation for the knockouts as they...
Blues hold out fast-finishing Hurricanes
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Hurricanes have suffered their first loss of the Super Rugby Pacific season, falling to the Blues in a 25-19 thriller in Wellington. It was an arm-wrestle of a contest, with the Hurricanes...
Blues seek consistency in capital
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIt’s a Capital city showdown this weekend in Wellington as the Blues travel to Sky Stadium to take on the Hurricanes at 7:05pm on Saturday night. Blues coach Leon Macdonald has placed...
Blues name squad for 2023
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA fresh face with a familiar name is the Blues’ newest recruit for the 2023 DHL Super Rugby Pacific season. Northland blind-side flanker Rob Rush, son of former All Black and Sevens...
2022 Bay of Plenty Steamers squad
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBay of Plenty have confirmed their 2022 squad. The squad underwent their first pre-season hit-out last weekend at Te Awamutu, where they played Counties Manukau and Taranaki in the annual Chiefs...
Maori All Blacks v Ireland: All You Need To Know
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWith a new captain and a rejigged back-line, Ireland begin the last week of their summer tour in New Zealand's capital city where the Māori All Blacks will provide stiff opposition again. 2022 SUMMER...
TJ Perenara starts the Maori All Blacks second game against Ireland
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Māori All Blacks team has been named to play Ireland at Sky Stadium in Te Whanganui-a-Tara (Wellington) on Tuesday 12 July. (Kick-off 7.05pm NZ time/8.05am Irish time). Head Coach Clayton...
10 debutants named in Maori All Blacks team to face Ireland
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMāori All Blacks Head Coach Clayton McMillan has named a blend of experience and rising young talent with the selection of 10 debuting Māori All Blacks. The Māori...
