'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...
Dream come true for Jorgensen after breakout debut
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWaratahs rising star Max Jorgensen admits Friday's two-try performance was a 'dream come true' as the 18-year-old reflects on his Super Rugby debut. Jorgensen was the shining light out of the Waratahs'...
Tim Cardall to join Newcastle Falcons
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMelbourne Rebels lock Tim Cardall will join Newcastle Falcons this summer on a two-year deal. The 26-year-old Englishman is currently playing in Super Rugby for the Australian franchise, having...
Crusaders v Chiefs - Match Report
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLearnings and debuts from Crusaders season opener versus the Chiefs The skies cleared just in time for the Crusaders to take on the Chiefs in a banger of a Super Rugby Pacific opener in Christchurch. More...
FIJIAN DRUA EDGE OUT MOANA PASIFIKA IN THRILLER
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Fijian Drua have had the last say in a match which provided 11 tries to edge Moana Pasifika 36-34 on the opening weekend of the Super Rugby Pacific season. The Drua trailed 19-5 in the first half...
REDS NO MATCH FOR HURRICANES IN SUPER RUGBY LOSS
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFour second-half tries have ensured an experienced Hurricanes outfit disposed of the Queensland Reds to begin their Super Rugby Pacific season with a comfortable 47-13 victory in Townsville. Jason...
