Former All Black Tamati Ellison joins Crusaders coaching group
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Crusaders have confirmed the appointment of a fifth coach for the 2021 Sky Super Rugby season, with former All Black and Hurricanes utility, Tamati Ellison, joining the squad today. Ellison will fill...
Lions legends: Sir Ian McGeechan
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOver the 132 years of the British & Irish Lions tradition, few men have poured as much time, blood, sweat and tears into the iconic red jersey as Sir Ian McGeechan. McGeechan was born in Yorkshire...
The INCREDIBLE World XV side that faced the All Blacks in the 90s
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBack in 1992, New Zealand celebrated a Centenary year of New Zealand Rugby in doing so they hosted a World XV for a three-test series. The three tests were hosted at Lancaster Park...
Probably the worst testes-related offence in recent years down in NZ
5 years ago by Rugby DumpBack in 2018 Wellington prop Tolu Fahamokioa punched Waikato number eight Jordan Manihera in the testicles after receiving an accidental knee to his head.
New Zealand Rugby Awards 2020
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks Captain Sam Cane has received the top honour at the 2020 ASB Rugby Awards tonight, claiming the Kelvin R Tremain Memorial award for overall Player of the Year, after also picking up the All...
Former Munster out-half and Garryowen coach Tyler Bleyendaal returns to New Zealand to coach the Hurricanes
5 years ago by Irish IndependentTyler Bleyendaal has returned to New Zealand to take up a coaching role with Super Rugby franchise the Hurricanes in Wellington.
Aaron Smith nominated for three New Zealand Rugby Awards
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand’s top rugby performers of 2020 will be recognised in a special ASB Rugby Awards TV event, with the nominees announced by New Zealand Rugby (NZR) today. New Zealand Rugby Chief...
2021 Super Rugby Aotearoa squads confirmed
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyExperience and continuity run through the 2021 Super Rugby Aotearoa squads announced today with just 26 rookies across New Zealand’s five clubs and just nine player transfers. The...
Julian Savea returns as the Hurricanes confirm 2021 squad
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHawke’s Bay’s Lolagi Visinia and Wellington’s Pepesana Patafilo will take up the final two spots in next year’s Hurricanes roster. The 2021 squad will officially...
Blues unveil 2021 squad including Pat Lam's nephew AJ
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Blues are determined to ensure their progress in 2020 was no aberration after naming their squad for the Super Rugby Aotearoa and Trans-Tasman competitions. The squad includes 12 current...
