Fans turn out and tune in as Hilux NPC marks 50 years
3 days ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Hilux NPC is enjoying a remarkable surge in audience numbers as the competition celebrates its 50th year, with a significant number of fans turning up and tuning in as provincial rugby enjoys a major...
Richie Mo'unga returns to the All Blacks for the South Africa tour
4 days ago by Ultimate RugbyAhead of the matches against South Africa on the Greatest Rivalry tour, Richie Mo'unga, one of the great figures of New Zealand rugby, was called up to the All Blacks in...
NPC squads named ahead of the weeks clashes
5 days ago by Ultimate RugbyRound three of the NPC is soon to get underway and there are just three unbeaten teams, two of which have a full house of points from their opening games. Hawke's Bay and Waikato lead the way with Canterbury...
NPC Team sheets | Round One
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 2026 Hilux NPC kicks off this weekend. Here is the team sheets
Crusaders and All Blacks forward Cullen Grace to join Scarlets
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyOne of the most respected forwards in New Zealand rugby, Grace arrives in West Wales with a reputation built on professionalism, consistency and a relentless competitive edge developed within the Crusaders...
Ellison names first Maori All Blacks squad blending experience and new talent
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Māori All Blacks Head Coach Tamati Ellison (Ngāi Tahu, Ngāti Mutunga, Ngāti Whakaue) has named his first squad in charge of the team, selecting a blend of experienced campaigners, returning Māori...
All Blacks Squad Named for Nations Championship Southern Series
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks Squad Named for Nations Championship Southern Series Ardie Savea has been named All Blacks Captain for...
The Rugby Awards 2026: Winners
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe winners from The Rugby Awards 2026, presented by Gallagher, were announced last night at a black tie ceremony at London's iconic Old Billingsgate, screened LIVE on TNT Sports and HBO Max. PREM...
Scarlets sign Welsh-qualified full-back Isaac Murray Macgregor
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyScarlets are delighted to announce the signing of Welsh-qualified full-back Isaac Murray-Macgregor. The 20-year-old joins the club from the highly respected Canterbury and Crusaders pathway in New Zealand,...
Rob Penney steps down as Crusaders Head Coach, Scott Hansen confirmed for 2027
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Crusaders can confirm Rob Penney will step down from his role as Head Coach following the conclusion of the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific season, with Scott Hansen appointed as his replacement...
