Eddie Jones gives Super Rugby Aotearoa the thumbs up
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland head coach Eddie Jones has praised the format of the current New Zealand domestic competition Super Rugby Aotearoa, highlighting the benefits of strength vs strength. "The main thing is,...
New Zealand Rugby Voices Concern Over ‘Player Burnout’ in Aotearoa
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAccording to a report in businesslive.co.za, the New Zealand Rugby players’ union head has expressed concern about the physical and emotional effect that the high-intensity nature of Super Rugby...
The fiery Dane Coles' first run in an All Black jersey
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe hallowed turf of Murrayfield was the stage on which All Black hooker Dane Coles put in his first shift on the international scene, on 12 November 2012. Andrew Hore left the field one minute...
Five times Julian Savea rightly drew comparisons with the great Jonah Lomu
6 years ago by Rugby DumpFormer All Blacks winger Julian Savea has just announced his return to the Hurricanes for the remainder of the Super Rugby Aotearoa season.
Julian Savea Returns To The Hurricanes
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJulian Savea's return to the Hurricanes as been confirmed with the former All Blacks winger returning to his former Super Rugby side for the final two matches of Super Rugby Aotearoa. The...
Who will blink first in Australia's rugby standoff with New Zealand? | Bret Harris
6 years ago by The GuardianBoth could lose out unless a commonsense solution for a trans-Tasman competition is foundWith an impasse reached over a future trans-Tasman Super Rugby competition after New Zealand’s invitation for...
Super Rugby Team Of The Week
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAnother exciting weekend of rugby in Australiasia saw the Melbourne Rebels beat the Waratahs, the Hurricanes end the Crusaders 36 unbeaten run at home, the Brumbies breeze past Western Force and the Hurricanes...
WATCH: Blues score 40-metre try with AWESOME backs move in Super Rugby Aotearoa
6 years ago by Rugby DumpAll Blacks star Rieko Ioane was at the centre of a fabulous strike play for the Blues in the opening minutes of Saturday’s clash with the Chiefs.
'See you soon' - Ardie Savea adds fuel to Julian's return to the Hurricanes
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBordeaux Begles bound Ben Lam featured in his 50th and final appearance for the Hurricanes on Saturday with his side giving him a perfect send off with a 34-32 victory over the Crusaders. Lam’s...
The best on the blindside
6 years ago by The TimesBruising defence, fearless ball carrying and never far from the action, the modern blindside flanker role has evolved into one of the most action-filled positions on the rugby field. Stephen Jones,...
