Cam Roigard recommits to New Zealand
3 days ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand Rugby (NZR) has confirmed All Blacks, Hurricanes and Counties Manukau halfback Cam Roigard has re-signed through to the end of 2029.Roigard, 25, whose current contract expires in 2027, said...
Hurricanes prop Pouri Rakete-Stones to join Newcastle Red Bulls
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyPouri Raketi-Stones will help power Newcastle Red Bulls into the next phase of the club’s evolution, with the English-qualified prop-forward having signed a two-year contract. The 28-year-old...
Elliott Stooke to join Tigers
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyLeicester Tigers are delighted to announce the signing of Elliott Stooke. The lock, who joins from Red Hurricanes in Japan, will make the move to Leicester ahead of the 2026-27 season. Stooke has previously...
Japan Rugby League One Preview
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyHe might be returning to New Zealand at season’s end, but Richie Mo’unga has some important business to take care of in Japan Rugby League One first, starting with Saturday’s replay of...
Who is Miracle Fai'ilagi? Meet Moana Pacifica's new captain
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyThe first player to sign a Super Rugby contract straight from Samoan club rugby, Miracle Faiilagi, will lead Moana Pasifika as captain for the 2026 DHL Super Rugby Pacific season. Faiilagi stormed onto...
Hurricanes to host Chiefs in Porirua pre-season clash
3 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Hurricanes are set to head to Porirua for their final pre-season fixture against the Chiefs at Jerry Collins Stadium next month. Home to numerous Hurricanes past and present, Porirua will host...
Hybrid Hero Esterhuizen Helps Sharks Bite Back
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbySpringboks star Andre Esterhuizen is hoping the Hollywoodbets Sharks have turned the corner as they head into Saturday’s huge South African derby against the Vodacom Bulls in Durban. The...
Savea shines in New Zealand Rugby Awards
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyArdie Savea’s dominant performances across the rugby season have been reflected in the New Zealand Rugby Awards, with the 32-year-old acknowledged as the best player in the country in 2025. In...
Jason Holland returns to Hurricanes ahead of 2026 season
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Hurricanes announced the return of former coach Jason Holland to the club ahead of the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific campaign. Previously a Hurricanes assistant coach from 2016 to 2019, and then head coach...
New Ownership Structure to Support the Hurricanes
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Hurricanes will start the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific season with a new ownership structure following the sale by Wellington Rugby Football Union (WRFU) of its stake in the club. WRFU have been a 50%...
