Squads named for eagerly-awaited North v South match
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe squads for the eagerly-awaited Steinlager North vs South match scheduled for Saturday 29 August have been named. The squads have been selected by the All Blacks selectors Ian Foster, Grant...
Players Who Could Benefit From The Delay In Residency Rule Change
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has prolonged the implementation of its three-year residency rule for another 12 months due to the “exceptional disruption” caused by the coronavirus pandemic.This means that...
What you didn't know about the Gordon Hunter Memorial Trophy
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyGordon Hunter was the inaugural coach of the Highlanders in 1996 when Super Rugby began and also coached the Blues in 2000 before passing from cancer in 2002. He was an All Black Selector and Coach between...
Super Rugby Aotearoa - Top stats performers from Round 5 - tackles, metres gained, turnovers & more
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRound 5 of Super Rugby Aotearoa gave the rugby world more to savour this past weekend with two thrilling spectacles when the Crusaders hosted the Blues in a much anticipated top-of-the-table clash while...
Potential North v South Island Teams
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks head coach Ian Foster confirmed on Friday that a North Island versus South Island rugby match will go ahead with the clash doubling as an All Blacks trial. The inter-island match was...
The Deal That Set Super Rugby and Tri-Nations in Motion
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOn this day in 1995, on the eve of the iconic World Cup final between South Africa and New Zealand in Johannesburg, details pertaining to two brand new competitions; the Super 12 and the Tri-Nations. The...
Weekly Round Up
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHighlanders sign Wallabies prop The Highlanders confirmed the signing of Wallabies tighthead prop Jermaine Ainsley who has inked a two-year deal with the side that...
Highlanders sign Wallabies prop
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Highlanders have confirmed the signing of Wallabies tighthead prop Jermaine Ainsley who has inked a two-year deal with the side that will see the New Zealand born player turn out for...
Super Rugby Stats Leaders Round 1: Most metres, tackles, carries and more
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRound One of Super Rugby Aotearoa kicked off, much to the delight of rugby fans around the world, in stunning style with some top class displays of rugby from the New Zealanders. The Highlanders managed...
Super Rugby Aotearoa Round One - Round Up
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHighlanders v Chiefs A thrilling final passage capped off the first spectacle of Super Rugby Aotearoa as the Highlanders snuck in with a single-point victory over the Chiefs in Otago on Saturday. The...
