Crusaders lose All Blacks flanker Ethan Blackadder for rest of campaign
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyInjuries continue to derail Crusaders star Ethan Blackadder's career, with the latest hiccup ruling him out of the rest of the Super Rugby Pacific playoffs. After struggling with a calf niggle most of...
Aphiwe Dyantyi signs for Sharks
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Sharks have confirmed the signing of former Springbok winger Aphiwe Dyantyi "More than anything, I'm just excited to be back," he commented. "I just trust that everyone is as excited...
Reds scare provides ‘edge’ for Chiefs ahead of semi-final
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyComing off a tight 29-20 quarterfinal win in Super Rugby Pacific over the Reds on Saturday evening; the Chiefs had the best preparation for their semifinal against the last remaining Australian team, the...
Preview: Crusaders vs Fijian Drua
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFijian Drua will look to test the Canterbury Crusaders' physical limits when they take on the injury-hit champions in their Super Rugby Pacific quarter-final on Saturday, coach Mick Byrne said. The Crusaders...
Preview: Chiefs vs Queensland Reds
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Gallagher Chiefs aim to get their revenge against the Queensland Reds on Saturday, as the DHL Super Rugby Pacific competition heads into the knock-out quarterfinals. The Aussie team was the only team...
Chiefs Primed for Knockout Rugby
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFueled by memories of past playoff opportunities missed and, most recently, their loss to the Reds in New Plymouth, the Chiefs are well prepared for Saturday's Super Rugby Pacific quarterfinal in Hamilton. Coach...
James Slipper re-signs with Australian Rugby
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRugby Australia and the ACT Brumbies have announced that 127-cap Wallaby prop James Slipper has re-signed until the 2025 British and Irish Lions Tour. The new deal sets up the possibility of...
Preview: Blues vs Waratahs
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Blues held off the Highlanders 16-9 last weekend to ensure they qualify in third position, writes Central. It was nothing flashy and, thus, ideal preparation for the knockouts as they...
Star lock Lukhan Salakaia-Loto unveiled as Rebels latest signing
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Melbourne Rebels have confirmed the blockbuster signing of Lukhan Salakaia-Loto, who has committed to the Rebels until at least the end of 2025. Salakaia-Loto is the Club’s...
Toulon Confirm Signing of All Blacks Star Leicester Fainga’anuku
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks winger Leicester Fainga'anuku will join French club Toulon later this year, his New Zealand side the Crusaders said on Thursday. The winger will see out his Super Rugby commitments with the...
