SANZAAR Media Release: Ardie Savea cited
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyPlayer: Ardie SaveaTeam: HurricanesPosition: Number 8Date of Incident: 3 March 2023Nature of Offence: Law 9.27: A player must not do anything that is against the spirit of...
Team Announcement: Crusaders Vs Highlanders
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Crusaders have named the squad that will take on the Highlanders at Super Rugby Pacific’s Super Round in Melbourne. The team run out onto AAMI Park on Friday 3 March at 6:00pm AEDT (8:00pm NZDT). Sam...
Team Announcement: Melbourne Rebels Vs Hurricanes
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIn what promises to be one of the biggest ever weekends of rugby in Melbourne, Victorian lock Trevor Hosea has been named to make his starting debut for Friday night’s Super Round blockbuster against...
Nick Frost named 2022 Rugby Australia Rookie of the Year
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWallabies and ACT Brumbies second-rower Nick Frost has been named as Rugby Australia’s Rookie of the Year for 2022. After 35 matches for the Brumbies, the 23 year-old made his Wallabies...
Bell to sit out Super Rugby season, World Cup chances on edge
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWallabies prop Angus Bell is facing a second consecutive season on the sidelines and a race against time to make his first World Cup squad after re-injuring his foot in the opening round of Super Rugby. Bell...
'Fakatava cannot carry you': Ex-All Black's message to the Highlanders pack
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEx-All Black great Sir John Kirwan has put the onus on the Highlanders’ tight five in the wake of the 60-20 defeat at the hands of the Blues in the opening round of Super Rugby Pacific. Facing a...
Return of All Black Sam Whitelock could help Crusaders rebound from loss to Chiefs
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySam Whitelock didn't ask to be anyone's saviour. Given the way the Crusaders performed last weekend, when the Chiefs pumped them 31-10 at Orangetheory Stadium in Christchurch, the All Blacks test centurion...
'The best I've seen him play': How McKenzie stole the show vs Crusaders
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks greats Israel Dagg and Justin Marshall have praised Chiefs playmaker Damian McKenzie for his scintillating performance in the No. 10 jersey on Friday. If...
Matt Gibbon re-signs with Melbourne Rebels, Rugby Australia
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Melbourne Rebels have furthered their prop depth as Matt Gibbon re-signs with the club and Rugby Australia until the end of 2025. The loosehead was thrust into the Wallabies for the Rugby Championship,...
Law variations make for fast-paced opening round
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTime restrictions on goal kicks, set pieces and rucks and a streamlined TMO process have made for a fast-paced start to Super Rugby Pacific. Not the least was how the Blues used the assured fast...
