How things stand after Round 4 of Super Rugby Aotearoa
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRound 4 saw what many fans had predicted; that the Crusaders would finally overtake the Blues to reach the summit of the table. The Crusaders now enjoy top spot, albeit by a single point, after...
THROWBACK: It's three years since SBW's series-changing red card against the Lions
6 years ago by Rugby DumpOn the 1st July three years ago, the British and Irish Lions pulled off a remarkable victory against the All Blacks in Wellington which kept the series alive going into the final Test. Although, the game...
Potential North v South Island Teams
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks head coach Ian Foster confirmed on Friday that a North Island versus South Island rugby match will go ahead with the clash doubling as an All Blacks trial. The inter-island match was...
Like Father, Like Son - Waisake and Hoskins Sotutu
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOne of the most exciting elements to gain recognition from the first two rounds of Super Rugby Aotearoa has been the prodigious form and presence of Blues number 8 Hoskins Sotutu. By all accounts, Sotutu’s...
The Deal That Set Super Rugby and Tri-Nations in Motion
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOn this day in 1995, on the eve of the iconic World Cup final between South Africa and New Zealand in Johannesburg, details pertaining to two brand new competitions; the Super 12 and the Tri-Nations. The...
Visitors open Super Rugby Aotearoa campaign with bonus point
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Crusaders blitzed the Hurricanes 39-25 to open their Super Rugby Aotearoa season in ruthless fashion. Visitors the Crusaders ran in five tries to one to claim the bonus point at Sky Stadium in...
Five Reasons Why Round Two Of Super Rugby Aotearoa Will Be Even Better Than Round One
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFollowing a blockbuster opening round of Super Rugby Aotearoa, New Zealand prepares for round two of the competition with the second round of action promising to better the spills and thrills of the first. The...
Where are they now? The 2016 Super Rugby winning Hurricanes Team
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFollowing the Rugby World Cup in England in 2015, The Hurricanes won their first championship after repeating their efforts of 2015 by finishing first in the regular season and hosting the...
Rising Stars Super Rugby Aotearoa
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWith Super Rugby Aotearoa about to kick off, we take a look at ten youngsters, two from each of the five New Zealand franchises who will be great value during the 10 rounds of action. Caleb...
Hurricanes Sign Man-Mountain
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyKaliopasi Uluilakepa, a Tongan-born tighthead prop, is the latest acquisition by the Hurricanes and one that is sure to bear fruit for the Wellington-based franchise. Uluilakepa was born in Tonga...
