HIGHLIGHTS | Highlanders v Crusaders
20 hours ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 2026 Super Rugby Pacific season kicked off with a bang as the Highlanders hosted the Crusaders in an instant classic.
Super Rugby Pacific 2026 Round One Preview
1 day ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 2026 Super Rugby Pacific season is finally here as the teams hunt for this year's title. Once again, it's the Crusaders that will enter the season as the hunted after they defeated the Chiefs in last...
Jermaine Ainsley signs for Saracens
2 days ago by Ultimate RugbySaracens confirmed the signing of prop Jermaine Ainsley from Lyon ahead of the 2026/27 campaign. Born and raised in New Zealand, Ainsley moved to Western Australia in pursuit of an opportunity to establish...
New Zealand Rugby launch Super Rugby Development Programme
2 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...
Debutants and derbies headline the start of milestone Super Rugby Pacific season
2 days ago by Ultimate RugbyThe countdown to the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific season is finally over as the clubs kick off celebrations of 30 years of Super Rugby this weekend. With retro jerseys being unveiled, club legends...
Holland out until August with shoulder injury
3 days ago by Ultimate RugbyIn a major blow to the Highlanders ahead of the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific season, standout lock Fabian Holland has been confirmed out of action until at least August due to a serious shoulder injury. Holland,...
Havili makes Moana history with 50-game milestone
3 days 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...
2026 Super Rugby Pacific Teams: Round One
3 days ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 2026 Super Rugby Pacific season is finally here, with the ten teams in action naming their line-ups for Round One. The season opens in Dunedin as the defending champion Crusaders travel to Dunedin...
2026 Super Rugby Pacific Injury List: Round One
3 days ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 2026 Super Rugby Pacific season is finally here and with that comes the first release of the injury/unavailable list for this round. There is a host of regulars out for this week's action, whether...
Highlanders Unveil Squad To Play The Crusaders On Opening Day
3 days ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Highlanders have confirmed the playing 23 to open their 2026 DHL Super Rugby Pacific campaign. There’s no better way to start the 30-year anniversary celebrations than with a classic southern...
