57 players selected from 14 provinces in Super Rugby Pacific Wider Training Groups
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyFifty-seven players have been selected by Blues, Chiefs, Hurricanes, Crusaders and Highlanders in the DHL Super Rugby Pacific Wider Training Groups, with players coming from all New Zealand 14 provincial...
All Blacks Squad Named for Nations Championship Northern Series
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks Head Coach Dave Rennie has named the All Blacks squad for the Nations Championship Northern Series alongside his fellow selectors, Sir Graham Henry and Senior Assistant Coach Neil Barnes. Codie...
Highlanders Appoint Jimmy Maher as Assistant Coach
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Highlanders are pleased to announce the appointment of Jimmy Maher on a one year contract as Highlanders Assistant Coach, further strengthening the Club's coaching group ahead of the upcoming...
Canterbury beat Taranaki in second NPC semi-final
3 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyCanterbury have claimed the second spot in the NPC final and assured themselves home advantage after defeating Taranaki 38-28 in Christchurch. Canterbury finished top...
Canterbury Rugby NPC team for semi final against Taranaki
3 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyCanterbury has named a largely unchanged side for this week’s Hilux NPC semi-final against Taranaki, backing the group that secured a strong win over Waikato in the quarter-final. Macklan...
Every NPC season since 1976 for this week's semi finalists.
4 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyThe semi-finals are set for the 2026 NPC. Northland and Otago will battle it out in the first one and Canterbury and Taranaki will take on each other in the 2nd one. Lets look at each teams performance...
All Blacks squad named for Bledisloe Cup
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyCodie Taylor will captain a 34-strong All Blacks squad for the two-Test Bledisloe Cup series against the Wallabies.All Blacks Head Coach Dave Rennie and fellow selectors, Sir Graham Henry and Neil Barnes, have...
NPC Round Seven Preview
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyRound 6 Wrap: Round 6 saw the NPC move into the second half of the regular season, with the playoff picture beginning to take shape. The biggest matchup of the round came on Friday night...
NPC Round 4: Can Northland grasp history?
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Northland Kauri would make history by winning at One NZ Stadium tomorrow, in doing so winning the Ranfurly Shield for the first time in the club’s history. Before becoming the Northland we...
Fans turn out and tune in as Hilux NPC marks 50 years
2 months 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...
