Northland crush Otago to move into NPC final for the first time
2 days ago by Ultimate RugbyNorthland are dreaming of their first NPC title after dispatching Otago with a sweeping 38-19 victory in the first semifinal in Whangārei on Friday night. The Taniwha were already in uncharted...
Leicester Tigers confirm the new signing of Richie Asiata for the 2026/27 season.
5 days ago by Ultimate RugbyLeicester Tigers are pleased to confirm the immediate signing of Richie Asiata. The 30 year old has significant experience of playing in Super Rugby, with the Queensland Reds as well as representing...
Every NPC season since 1976 for this week's semi finalists.
6 days 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
2 weeks 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 4: Can Northland grasp history?
1 month 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...
NPC squads named ahead of the weeks clashes
2 months 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 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 2026 Hilux NPC kicks off this weekend. Here is the team sheets
Ellison names first Maori All Blacks squad blending experience and new talent
3 months 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
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks Squad Named for Nations Championship Southern Series Ardie Savea has been named All Blacks Captain for...
