Team News: Crusaders and Chiefs Line Ups For Round 3 Of Super Rugby Aotearoa
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Crusaders return to Orangetheory Stadium this weekend for their first home game since March, and Head Coach Scott Robertson has named an unchanged line up to take on the Chiefs. Codie...
Squad Announcement: Hurricanes v Crusaders
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTwo changes for the Hurricanes as they bolster their pack with Lock Vaea Fifita getting the nod ahead of Scott Scrafton and Ardie Savea starting at 8 after making an appearance off the bench last...
All Blacks star Barrett re-signs with NZR and Crusaders
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks star and Crusaders captain Scott Barrett re-signed with New Zealand Rugby (NZR) and the Super Rugby side until 2023. Barrett's recommitment to NZR runs through to the...
Picking A Southern Hemisphere Lions XV
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWhat if the Southern Hemisphere powerhouse nations combined to create an invitational side? We take a look at just that with Australia, Argentina, New Zealand and South Africa teamed...
Blood Brothers - Siblings In Rugby
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe genes required for good rugby players run stronger in some families than in others. We take a look at 10 sets of brothers in the modern and recent era who have made it to the top. Mako and...
Tompkins set for loan, Tigers trio injured, Haouas banned, Super Rugby line ups and more news
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrom Rhun Williams premature retirement to James Slipper signing a new deal with Rugby Australia to the latest teamsheets, here is a round up of the latest news. Cardiff Blues' Rhun Williams...
Super Rugby Round 6 - Top Stats Performers
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWith 6 rounds of Super Rugby done and dusted, the players exhibit no sign of fatigue, continuing to produce the energetic, hard, exciting brand of play for which the competition is known. Here’s...
Super Rugby Stats Team Of The Week - Round Two
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Super Rugby TOTW chosen entirely using stats has been picked with 9 teams represented from an eventful round that delivered three away wins and some form reversals. After every match Opta...
New Zealand Round-Up from Round 2 of Super Rugby
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHighlanders The Highlanders received a mauling in their season opener from a spirited Sharks team. Having been handed a bye in round one, the men from Dunedin exhibited signs of rustiness. A largely...
The Crusaders Are Without Richie Mo'unga For The Clash Against The Chiefs
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Crusaders travel to Hamilton ahead of their match against the Chiefs on Saturday. Head Coach Scott Robertson has named his side for the highly-anticipated round two clash, which includes...