Vern Cotter rugby player
Vern Cotter rugby player

Vern Cotter

1st Jan 1970 1.93m/97kg Head Coach

Blues squad locked in for Hurricanes clash

3 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Blues return home to Eden Park this Saturday night for a blockbuster clash against the Hurricanes, with Beauden Barrett back in the starting side and Anton Segner stepping into the No.7 jersey. Following...

Blues Squad Locked in for Crusaders Clash

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Blues head to Christchurch this Friday night for a heavyweight clash with the Crusaders, marking their first local derby at the new One NZ Stadium.It shapes as a key contest, with the Blues building...

Reds re-sign assistant coach Zane Hilton

3 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Zane Hilton has been re-signed by the Queensland Reds for two years in a strong show of coaching continuity.Hilton’s productive three seasons as set piece mentor, beside Reds Head Coach Les Kiss,...

Blues Squad Locked for Highlanders Clash

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Blues receive a major boost for their Round 10 Super Rugby Pacific match against the Highlanders at Eden Park this Friday night with the return of captain Patrick Tuipulotu, who will make his first...

Blues team to face Hurricanes

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Blues have named their side for Saturday night’s top of the table clash against the Hurricanes in Wellington.Both sides are locked up with 25 points on top of the standings going into Round 9,...

Blues set for test against Brumbies

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Blues are primed for their second successive game on the road in Australia as they go up against the top of the table Brumbies in Canberra on Saturday night.Coming off a win over the Force in Round...

Blues announced for Round 2 of Super Rugby

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Blues team has been named for Saturday night’s Round 2 Super Rugby Pacific clash against the Western Force in Joondalup.Captain Dalton Papali’i again leads the side as the Blues look to...

Blues name team to face the Chiefs in season opener

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Blues have named a strong team for their Super Rugby Pacific season opener against the Chiefs at Eden Park on Saturday night.With Patrick Tuipulotu still rehabilitating his shoulder, Dalton Papali’i...

Vern Cotter to coach the Reds

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Queensland Reds announce that successful international coach Vern Cotter will be the new Queensland Reds Men’s Head Coach for 2027-28.Following a comprehensive process, the QRU reached the decision...

2026 Blues squad announced

5 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

A blend of proven performers and exciting new talent headlines the 2026 Blues squad ahead of the 2026 DHL Super Rugby Pacific season.Head coach Vern Cotter has named a 38-player squad, with a familiar...