Hurricanes vs Blues: Preview
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Blues have lost two of their last three games in Super Rugby Pacific (W1) including a five-pointloss (25-20) to the ACT Brumbies in their last game; they’ve not lost back-to-back games...
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...
BLUES RAISE THE BAR HIGH IN DUNEDIN ROUT
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Blues have made a huge statement in their opening game of Super Rugby Pacific 2023, defeating the Highlanders 60 - 20 under the roof in Dunedin. The powerful running of winger Mark Telea was...
Super Rugby Countdown Day 11: A look at Crusaders' 11th Super Rugby crown
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIn June 2022, Crusaders secured an 11th Super Rugby title as they snapped Blues' 15-match winning streak with a dominant 21-7 victory in all-New Zealand final at a sold-out Eden Park in Auckland. Richie...
Aaron Smith and Beauden Barrett Confirm Move to Japan
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks Test centurions Aaron Smith and Beauden Barrett have announced they will spend time playing in Japan from 2024. Both players have signed with the Toyota club with Smith committed to...
URC the perfect breeding ground for NextGen Springboks
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOne of the significant features to come out of the Springboks’ Autumn Nations Series this month – and the November international series in general – was how it underlined the role played...
Finn Russell set for Premiership switch?
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFinn Russell could leave Racing 92 at the end of the season with Bath now reportedly entering the race for his signature. Reports from the Daily Mail and Sunday Times say that Bath...
Jones lauds 'tremendous' England spirit following fightback against New Zealand
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTwo tries from replacement Will Stuart helped England clinch a remarkable draw against the All Blacks at Twickenham. Eddie Jones hailed England's spirit after they overcame a "baptism...
All Blacks Player Ratings v England
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe All Blacks led by 14 points inside 10 minutes and extended that lead further in the second half, yet somehow they missed out on a seventh successive victory. England ran in three tries in...
Will Stuart the unlikely hero as England earn a barely believable draw with New Zealand
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWill Stuart was England's hero with two late tries, either side of Freddie Steward crossing over, as New Zealand squandered a huge lead. England scored three tries in the final eight minutes...
