Holland and Gibbes extend contracts with the Hurricanes and New Zealand Rugby
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJason Holland and Chris Gibbes have extended their contracts with the Hurricanes and New Zealand Rugby (NZR) through to the end of 2023. Head coach Holland guided the Hurricanes to five Super...
All Black props start for Blues
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Blues are looking forward to stepping on to their hallowed home turf of Eden Park for the first time this season in front of a bumper crowd when they take on the Highlanders. Blues coach Leon...
New Zealand Rugby 2021 National Referee Squad Announced
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand Rugby has announced the 2021 High Performance Referee Squad which will oversee all national competitions. High Performance Referee Manager Bryce Lawrence said: "We're really...
Hurricanes 16-31 Blues: Visitors charge away for impressive win
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Blues started their Super Rugby Aotearoa season with a 31-16 win over the Hurricanes on Saturday. Last year's runners-up, the Blues scored three second-half tries at Sky Stadium in Wellington to record...
Seven All Blacks start for the Blues
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThree debutants and nine All Blacks are included in the Blues line-up to travel to Wellington for Saturday’s first round of the Sky Super Rugby Aotearoa against the Hurricanes. Both starting...
Ardie Savea captains the Hurricanes in his 100th game as brother Julian returns
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyArdie Savea’s first game as captain of the Hurricanes will also be his 100th cap for the side when they take on the Blues at Sky Stadium this Saturday. Ardie’s older sibling Julian will...
Dan Carter's fly-half brilliance made Farrell-style nitpicking impossible | Andy Bull
5 years ago by The GuardianThe just-retired former All Black mastered every aspect of fly-half play so never faced the criticism others have enduredNews of Dan Carter’s retirement sends me back to that match, the second Test against...
"I am very grateful that I can do it on my terms" - Dan Carter calls time on his career
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDan Carter, twice a World Cup winner and rugby union's record international points scorer, has announced his retirement. New Zealand great Dan Carter has announced his retirement from...
Bryce Heem signs for the Blues
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer Auckland and Northland player Bryce Heem will fill the final spot on the Blues roster for the 2021 Super Rugby Aotearoa competition. The Auckland-born Heem, who played for the Chiefs and...
Blues talisman James Parsons announces his retirement
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBlues talisman James Parsons has today announced that he has decided to retire from all rugby. Parsons finishes as the fourth highest capped Blues player (115 games) behind Keven Mealaumu, Jerome...
