Barrett and Plummer reach milestones in ANZAC weekend
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Blues take on the Waratahs in an ‘Anzac Weekend Clash’ this Saturday night at 7:05pm at Eden Park with the home side looking to keep pace with the top four in Super Rugby Pacific. It’s...
Blues hold out fast-finishing Hurricanes
1 year 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
1 year 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 RAISE THE BAR HIGH IN DUNEDIN ROUT
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Blues have made a huge statement in their opening game of Super Rugby Pacific 2023, defeating the Highlanders 60 - 20 under the roof in Dunedin. The powerful running of winger Mark Telea was...
Frank bunce shares his thoughts on the ideal All Black backline
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyLegendary All Black centre Frank Bunce has given his take on New Zealand’s backline as the 2023 World Cup comes into view. Bunce won 55 caps for the All Blacks between 1992 and 1997 and...
All Blacks Player Ratings v England
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe All Blacks led by 14 points inside 10 minutes and extended that lead further in the second half, yet somehow they missed out on a seventh successive victory. England ran in three tries in...
Classic clash at Twickenham: England vs All Blacks
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyIt’s all happening at Twickenham once again as, this week, the All Blacks come knocking. After tasting defeat in their first outing of the series (against Argentina), England came back strongly...
Brodie Retallick named to play 100th Test in clash with England
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks selectors Ian Foster, Joe Schmidt and Jason Ryan have named Brodie Retallick for his 100th All Blacks Test, against England at Twickenham. The 31-year-old will become the 12th All...
Scotland missed 'best opportunity in history' to beat New Zealand – Townsend
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyScotland led for the majority of the Test against New Zealand but squandered their advantage, much to the frustration of Gregor Townsend. Scotland coach Gregor Townsend says...
Telea's two-try debut sees All Blacks defend unbeaten run at Murrayfield
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFinn Russell dazzled with his kicking for Scotland, though that was not enough to stifle a New Zealand fightback on Sunday. Mark Telea scored two tries on debut as New Zealand mounted...
