Two Rising Stars Re-Sign With The Hurricanes
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand Rugby and the Hurricanes have secured contract extensions for major local talents, Peter Umaga-Jensen and Asafo Aumua. Umaga-Jensen’s mid-field talents have been front...
Waisake Naholo's brother Kini set to make his Super Rugby debut for the Chiefs
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Chiefs kick off their final Super Rugby Aotearoa match for 2020 when they take on the Hurricanes at Sky Stadium this Saturday in Wellington. Chiefs Head Coach Warren Gatland has made several changes...
Team News: 50 Up For Wes Goosen As Coles Returns To The Starting XV
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHurricanes winger Wes Goosen will bring up 50 games for the Hurricanes on Saturday when he runs out against the Chiefs at Sky Stadium. The winger has been with the Wellington-based side...
Eleven Twin Brothers In Rugby
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyProfessional rugby is somewhat of a family business with there being numerous examples of fathers and sons representing clubs and countries with the same being said of brothers. While...
Jordie Barrett signs for Hurricanes until end of 2021
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Hurricanes will breathe a sigh of relief after managing to secure the significant services of fullback Jordie Barrett until the end of 2021. It is reported at newshub.co.nz that Barrett had...
How Three Teams Could Still Take The Super Rugby Aotearoa Title
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAs the hugely successful Super Rugby Aotearoa tournament nears conclusion, Round 8’s results have maintained the possibility of an exciting finish and the Blues’ victory over the Highlanders...
Biggest moves and transfer rumours of the week
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWe recap some of the top stories, rumours and confirmed transfers of the week. Vern Cotter brings in reinforcements Vern Cotter has started to piece his backroom staff at Fiji together...
Rising Star Du’Plessis Kirifi’s Re-Signs With The Hurricanes
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Hurricanes have announced that the contract extension of emerging talent, Du’Plessis Kirifi, until 2023. The 23-year-old flanker has nearly been with the club for two full seasons,...
What If The Springboks Needed To Select Players From Europe and Australasia For The Rugby Championship?
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJacques Nienaber is set to kick off his tenure as the new Springbok coach during the Rugby Championship which is set to be held exclusively in New Zealand. However, Nienaber has...
The King's Debut - Carlos Spencer's first All Black test
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe magic of “King Carlos” delighted the global rugby community for the better part of 16 years. His professional career started in 1994, in the colours of Auckland, and what was clear...
