Thursday Evening Round Up
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMarcus Watson pens new Wasps deal Wasps have confirmed the news that winger Marcus Watson has signed a new contract, becoming the 11th player to pledge his future to the Club in recent months. The...
Super Rugby Stats & Facts: Hurricanes v Crusaders
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA look at 10 stats and facts ahead of the Super Rugby round 7 clash between Hurricanes and Crusaders at Westpac Stadium. 1. The Crusaders have won their last three Super Rugby games...
Can the Stormers break their six-year duck in New Zealand?
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOver the past few years, there has been a lot said about Robbie Fleck’s reign as Stormers coach and one thing that has popped up regularly is people suggesting how poor his side has been on the overseas...
Blues duo pen news deals with NZ Rugby
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Blues and New Zealand Rugby (NZR) have landed two key player signatures with All Blacks Dalton Papalii and Patrick Tuipulotu committing their immediate futures to the Super Rugby...
All Black captain returns for top of the table New Zealand derby
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Crusaders have been boosted by the return of All Blacks captain and no.8 Kieran Read for the big derby match this week against the Hurricanes in Wellington; a match that will establish the competition...
All Black scrumhalf sidelined for Highlanders
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks and Highlanders star halfback Aaron Smith is set for an extended spell on the sidelines with an ankle sprain. The 30-year-old sustained the injury late in the Highlanders’...
Johnny McNicholl signs new contract to extend stay with Scarlets
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJohnny McNicholl has become the latest high-profile player to agree a new deal with the Scarlets. McNicholl, who can play full-back or wing, joined from New Zealand Super Rugby side Crusaders...
ROUND 6: Top 5 New Zealand Tries
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA round that nobody could predict! A look at the top 5 New Zealand tries from round six of Super Rugby.
France eye overseas trio for top job post World Cup
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWith Jacques Brunel struggling to produce results since taking over as the France head coach, FFR rugby boss Bernard Laporte has reportedly drawn up a list of three potential candidates, all from...
All Blacks return for Crusaders & Hurricanes ahead of New Zealand derby
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJohn Plumtree and Scott Robertson will welcome back their key players ahead of the New Zealand derby that will decide who tops the New Zealand Super Rugby conference after round 7. All Blacks...
