Future of community clubs the focus of new rugby initiative
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand Rugby (NZR) and the 26 Provincial Unions have today launched a new two-year initiative to strengthen community rugby clubs around the country. The Future of Rugby Clubs project will identify...
Tu’ungafasi withdrawn from All Blacks squad
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks coach Ian Foster has announced prop Ofa Tu’ungafasi has temporarily withdrawn from the Lipovitan-D Rugby Championship squad. A neck injury, sustained during the third Test of...
All Blacks Name Rugby Championship Squad: Foster and Cane retained
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks coach Ian Foster has named the following squad for the 2022 edition of the Rugby Championship. The bulk of the Steinlager series squad has been retained as the All Blacks set their sights on...
Ed Slater diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyGloucester Rugby has announced that Ed Slater has been diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease (MND). Following six months of testing, Ed’s diagnosis was confirmed last week and as a result,...
Canterbury’s NPC squad announced for 2022 season
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand Under 20 representatives George Bell, Seb Calder and Joel Lam are the three newcomers to Canterbury’s Bunnings Warehouse NPC squad. Lam (Burnside) will...
Maori All Blacks v Ireland: All You Need To Know
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWith a new captain and a rejigged back-line, Ireland begin the last week of their summer tour in New Zealand's capital city where the Māori All Blacks will provide stiff opposition again. 2022 SUMMER...
TJ Perenara starts the Maori All Blacks second game against Ireland
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Māori All Blacks team has been named to play Ireland at Sky Stadium in Te Whanganui-a-Tara (Wellington) on Tuesday 12 July. (Kick-off 7.05pm NZ time/8.05am Irish time). Head Coach Clayton...
10 debutants named in Maori All Blacks team to face Ireland
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMāori All Blacks Head Coach Clayton McMillan has named a blend of experience and rising young talent with the selection of 10 debuting Māori All Blacks. The Māori...
All Black scrumhalf duo named in Maori All Blacks squad
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMāori All Blacks Coach Clayton McMillan has named a strong squad ahead of his team’s two-match series against Ireland. After missing out on the All Blacks' squad, TJ Perenara...
New Zealand Under 20 squad named
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe next generation of rugby stars will have the opportunity to don the black jersey next month with a New Zealand Under 20 squad named today for their first international fixtures in three years. While...
