2011 JWC Final: Where are they now?
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAs the Baby Blacks and England U20's entered the 2011 IRB Junior World Cup final, it was difficult to see how England head coach Rob Hunter could prevent the Baby Blacks securing their 20th successive...
Steve Hansen picks strong New Zealand side for Samoa warm-up match
9 years ago by The Guardian• Aaron Smith picked at scrum-half to face Samoa, in favour of TJ Perenara• Sonny Bill Williams to make first All Blacks appearance since 2015 World CupWarren Gatland, look away now. After preparations...
It’s time for rugby to stamp out backchat
9 years ago by TheRoar.com.auThe Chiefs and Hurricanes game on Friday night was a cracker, as was the Lions and Crusaders match its own way – but unfortunately both were marred by continuous backchat to the refs. On Friday night...
Player Ratings - Hurricanes vs Chiefs
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHurricanes 1. Chris Eves - 5/10 Eves was put under pressure by Nepo Laulala at scrum time and was substituted in the 66th minute 2. Leni Apisai - 6/10 Apisai had...
Hurricanes backs on pace for Super Rugby records
9 years ago by NZ HeraldSeveral of the Hurricanes' backline members are on pace to eclipse Super Rugby try scoring records. This year alone, the Hurricanes midfield duo of Vince Aso and Ngani Laumape (14 tries apiece) are rapidly...
All Blacks squad to face Samoa & the British & Irish Lions
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks Head Coach Steve Hanson has confirmed his squad to face Samoa and the British & Irish Lions. The squad has two uncapped players with Hurricanes duo Jordie Barrett and Ngani Laumape making...
Lions & All Blacks Combined Starting XV Dream Team
9 years ago by Ultimate Rugby1. Jack McGrath - Leinster & Ireland Established himself as one of the best forwards in the Northern Hemisphere. At 27, McGrath is at the peak of his powers, a combination of size, strength...
TJ Perenara returns as Hurricanes captain ahead of Stormers clash
9 years ago by Talking Rugby UnionNew Zealand international TJ Perenara has reclaimed his captaincy with Hurricanes ahead of the Super Rugby clash against Stormers at Westpac Stadium on Friday.
TJ’s adventures in the Reds’ back garden
9 years ago by TheRoar.com.auAsk most rugby folk who is the best scrum-half in the world is, and the reply that comes out of their mouths with metronomic regularity is Highlanders and All Blacks No.9 Aaron Smith. But that may be changing,...
Super Rugby teams (Round 6)
9 years ago by SA RugbySARugbymag. co. za brings you all the Super Rugby team lineups as they are announced. HIGHLANDERS vs REBELS (Friday, 08:35)Highlanders – 15 Ben Smith (c), 14 Tevita Li, 13 Malakai Fekitoa, 12 Richard...
