Beauden Barrett returns for the Hurricanes
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRecord Hurricanes points scorer Beauden Barrett will return to the starting XV for Friday night's Super Rugby match against the Brumbies in Palmerston North. Barrett has missed the first two weeks...
Dane Coles back in Hurricanes no.2 jersey ahead of Crusaders clash
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHurricanes captain Dane Coles will return to the starting XV for the first time since 2017 when the squad travel south to meet the Crusaders in Saturday night's Investec Super Rugby match. Coles...
Thursday Morning Round Up
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales release Halfpenny to make Scarlets comeback Leigh Halfpenny will get the chance to prove his fitness ahead of Wales' clash with England by featuring for the Scarlets this weekend. Full...
Perenara to lead Hurricanes in season opener
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHurricanes halfback TJ Perenara will lead the Hurricanes in their Super Rugby opening match against the Waratahs in Sydney on Saturday night. Perenara, the Hurricanes most capped halfback...
Four-try Jordie Barrett takes his chance as All Blacks demolish Italy
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand responded to their defeat against Ireland by putting Italy to the sword in Rome, Jordie Barrett scoring four of 10 tries. Jordie Barrett hit Italy with a four-try...
All Blacks side to face Italy
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIn the forwards, props Ofa Tuungafasi and Nepo Laulala combine with hooker Dane Coles in the starting front row, with props Karl Tu'inukuafe and Angus Ta'avao, and hooker Nathan Harris to provide front...
Player Ratings: Ireland vs. New Zealand
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFollowing Ireland's historic win over the All Blacks in Dublin we have rated every starting player from the clash out of a possible 10. Ireland 1. Cian Healy - 8 Massive...
The Breakdown | It was tough on Sam Underhill, but England try was rightly disallowed
7 years ago by The GuardianCourtney Lawes took a gamble and lost when he charged down TJ Perenara’s kick against the All Blacks. The referee was correctSam Underhill may be one of England’s youngest, least experienced players...
All Blacks side to face Ireland
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe matchday 23 features just the one change from the team which beat England last weekend: Ryan Crotty comes in for the injured Sonny Bill Williams, with Anton Lienert-Brown coming...
Five Selection Surprises Steve Hansen Could Spring On Joe Schmidt
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks head coach Steve Hansen is known for throwing a few selection surprises for big games and could continue that trend for his side's heavyweight clash with Ireland this weekend. Hansen...
