Seven debutants named for Moana Pasifika in Hurricanes clash
15 hours ago by Ultimate RugbyHead Coach Fa’alogo Tana Umaga has named seven debutants for Moana Pasifika’s match against the Hurricanes in Wellington this Friday. After an enormous effort to record a historic win...
Warner Dearns starts for the Hurricanes
15 hours ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Hurricanes have named their team for their season-opening Super Rugby Pacific match against Moana Pasifika at Sky Stadium, Wellington on Friday, proudly delivered by Fiso Group. The side features...
New Zealand Rugby launch Super Rugby Development Programme
6 days ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand Rugby has launched a new Super Rugby Development programme with a series of matches running from 14 February to 11 April.The programme will run alongside the first nine weeks of the 2026 DHL...
Havili makes Moana history with 50-game milestone
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyWilliam Havili will become the first Moana Pasifika player to appear in 50 matches, when the team face Pacific rivals, the Fijian Drua in Lautoka this Saturday. Havili is one of four Moana Pasifika players...
Reds Name Team for Super Rugby Pacific Lift-off in Sydney
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyHarry McLaughlin-Phillips and Louis Werchon have been installed as the halves pairing for the Queensland Reds for Friday night’s opener in Sydney in Swyftx Super Rugby Pacific.McLaughlin-Phillips,...
Japan Rugby League One Preview
3 weeks 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...
Fixtures announced for historic Howden British & Irish Lions Women’s Series in NZ in 2027
4 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyThe first-ever Howden British & Irish Lions Women’s Series to New Zealand has taken a major step forward, with fixture dates, oppositions, cities and host...
New Ownership Structure to Support the Hurricanes
2 months 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%...
Japan Rugby League One 2025-26 Season Preview
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Stories within ‘The Story’ Richie Mo’unga for the title hattrick? Is this Dave Rennie’s time? A new boss at the Wild Knights? Will Mark Teleabe the new Joseph Manu? Can Valynce...
Maart joins Stormers on loan
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWing Dylan Maart has signed a loan agreement that will see him join the Stormers squad until the end of the year. The 29-year-old outside back joins as cover for the injured Seabelo Senatla, as part of...
