Son of former All Black captain Michael Jones included in powerful Auckland Mitre 10 Cup squad
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAuckland Rugby Head Coach Alama Ieremia has drawn from his player’s Super Rugby Aotearoa experience and strong Auckland Rugby pedigree for his 2020 Mitre 10 Cup squad. Ieremia has the luxury...
Dane Coles to become the most capped Hurricanes forward
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDane Coles is set to become the Hurricanes most capped forward when the Hurricanes face the Highlanders under the roof in Dunedin this weekend. The Wellington stalwart will hit 119 caps on Saturday, passing...
'See you soon' - Ardie Savea adds fuel to Julian's return to the Hurricanes
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBordeaux Begles bound Ben Lam featured in his 50th and final appearance for the Hurricanes on Saturday with his side giving him a perfect send off with a 34-32 victory over the Crusaders. Lam’s...
New Zealand Rugby Awards Nominees
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOn Thursday New Zealand Rugby will have their awards. New Zealand Rugby Chief Executive Steve Tew said: “Congratulations to all those nominated for awards. Every year, the ASB...
South Africa crowned champions in Dubai as Fiji finish ninth
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Blitzboks will head to their home event in Cape Town on top the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series 2020 standings after beating New Zealand 15-0 in the Dubai Rugby Sevens Cup final. South Africa...
Watch: Rieko Ioane scores an intercept try for Auckland
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA 50-metre interception try highlighted All Black winger Rieko Ioane's return to provincial rugby as Auckland beat Bay of Plenty 19-13 on Saturday. The under-pressure winger had a somewhat solid...
Thursday Morning Round Up
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld announces immediate law amendment following contentious Wales try World Rugby has changed a rule governing restarts in the wake of George North’s contentious try for...
Four Super Rugby stars made available to the All Black sevens
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe All Blacks Sevens’ quest for Olympic gold in Tokyo next year has been given a major boost, with four Super Rugby players set to join the 2019/2020 campaign. Caleb Clarke (Blues,...
TJ Perenara to break Hurricanes appearance record
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHugely popular halfback TJ Perenara will become the most capped Hurricanes player when he starts in the Super Rugby semi-final against the Crusaders in Christchurch on Saturday. Perenara will...
WRAP UP: Super Rugby Quarter-Finals
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWins for the Crusaders, Jaguares, Hurricanes and Brumbies set up will be a thrilling round of semi-final matches as the 2019 Super Rugby season draws to a close. Mo'unga at the double...