Tackler almost hurdled but still sent off for dangerous play
8 years ago by Rugby DumpNew Zealand U20 Billy Proctor received his marching orders for this tackle in the first quarter of the clash with Fiji U20s in the Oceania Championships on Tuesday. The contentious point was that he was...
All Blacks recognition for 'Triple T'
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyChiefs scrum-half Te Toiroa Tahuriorangi has emerged as the front-runner for the third All Blacks half-back spot after attending the "foundation" day in Wellington on Monday. Players based in...
Aumua sidelined for 3 months
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA wrist injury is set to sideline Hurricanes hooker Asafo Aumua for the next three months. Aumua has had surgery on the fracture and faces six weeks on the sidelines. The Hurricanes then expect the...
Brad Shields requests release to play for England in June
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHurricanes captain Brad Shields has put in a formal request to be released to play for England during the June test window, NZ Rugby boss Steve Tew says. The revelation from Tew on Friday...
Monday Evening Round Up
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster injury update ahead of Scarlets Luke McGrath remains a doubt for the fixture: “Seanie will push hard, similarly Luke McGrath, but we’ll make those decisions in the next 24 hours,''...
Aidan Ross adds to the Chiefs front rower woes
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAidan Ross is the sixth Chiefs player ruled out for the rest season due to injury following his injury against the Hurricanes this weekend. The 22-year-old was taken from the field after sustaining...
Friday Evening Round Up
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTom Grabham forced to retire due to injury Scarlets can today confirm that Tom Grabham has been forced to retire from professional rugby due to injury. The winger underwent surgery to repair...
Top Performers: Hurricanes v Chiefs
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAn entertaining game in Wellington which saw the home side collect their 6th win of the season against a relentless Chiefs side. Here are our Top Performers from a brilliant match: Ben...
The Rugby Championship Fixtures Confirmed
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbySANZAAR has confirmed the 12-match schedule for this year's The Rugby Championship including match venues and kick-off times. The schedule includes a new Rugby Championship venue. Trafalgar Park,...
Ihaia West signs for La Rochelle
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer Blues and current Hurricanes fly-half Ihaia West has agreed to join French Top 14 outfit La Rochelle at the end of the 2018 Super Rugby campaign. The 26-year-old is currently in his first season...
