Fans turn out and tune in as Hilux NPC marks 50 years
1 day 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...
NPC squads named ahead of the weeks clashes
3 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 Round One | Thousands flock to see storied rivalries
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyRound one of the Hilux NPC kicked off on Thursday with huge provincial rivals Otago and Southland, as well as Canterbury and Auckland, facing off. Waikato 38 Bay of Plenty 26 It was the Taha Kemara...
Nations Championship: Round 3 Report
3 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyThe third and final weekend of the Nations Championship’s Southern Hemisphere Series provided some truly thrilling moments around the world. Here’s how it went. New Zealand 40–21...
New Zealand 40-21 Ireland: Ruthless hosts continue stunning Eden Park streak
4 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand preserved their stellar 32-year unbeaten run at Eden Park with a dominant 40-21 victory over Ireland on Saturday. The All Blacks scored six tries to overwhelm their visitors and continue their...
Nations Championship: Round 3 Preview
4 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter two rounds of relentless cross-hemisphere battling, the inaugural Nations Championship Southern Series reaches its dramatic, decisive crescendo. The Northern and Southern Hemispheres are locked...
Farrell: Far From Perfect, But A Good Day At The Office
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyAndy Farrell was pleased with how his Ireland team 'kept on squeezing Japan until the end', albeit that he felt their late points put a flattering look on the final scoreline. Japan had...
Campbell back in gold for sold out Sydney Test against Ireland
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyJock Campbell, who last played for the Wallabies in their 2022 win over Wales in Cardiff, will link with 21-year-old Max Jorgensen and Wiradjuri man Dylan Pietsch in the back three for the sold-out...
Reds Finalise Experienced Coaching Team for 2027
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Queensland Reds have assembled their full coaching team for 2027 with experienced assistants Peter Hewat and Craig McGrath heading to Ballymore.The duo have signed on for 2027-28 to join new Head Coach...
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...
