NPC Round 6 wrap up: Tasman make first ‘log o wood’ defence
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyTasman had a Sunday to remember in the NPC, Week 6 when defending the Ranfurly Shield for the first time to be the only unbeaten team, but still two points behind Wellington who have played an extra game. Wellington...
George Bell starts for Canterbury
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyCanterbury will head down south again, this time to take on Southland for Round 6 of the Bunnings Warehouse NPC.A magnificent mix of experienced players alongside the fresh blood of this season’s...
12 All Blacks released to play NPC
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyTwelve members of the All Blacks Lipovitan-D Rugby Championship squad will represent their Provincial Unions this weekend during Round 6 of the Bunnings Warehouse NPC.George Bell and Ethan de Groot will...
Garden-Bachop joins Moana Pasifika
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyMoana Pasifika announced the signing of exciting fly-half Jackson Garden-Bachop for the 2025 season. Garden-Bachop was born in Dunedin and raised in Wellington. He is of Māori, Samoan, French Polynesian...
NPC Round 5 Wrap: Tasman make Ranfurly Shield history
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyBlenheim's Lansdowne Park will be the place to be in next weekend's NPC, as new Ranfurly Shield holders Tasman will defend the trophy against Wellington, the only other unbeaten side in the competition. Tasman...
Wilson to lead as Stewart set to debut in La Plata
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyGunnedah junior Harry Wilson will become the 90th Wallabies captain when he leads the side out against Argentina in La Plata on Saturday night (local time). The number eight has come through the Queensland...
Wellington name side to play Canterbury
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Mills Albert Wellington Lions have proved themselves a force to be reckoned with as they head into round four with three back-to-back wins. “Every week we want to get better,” remarks...
Canterbury succumb to Hawke's Bay
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyA late try by replacement halfback Sam Wye has maintained Hawke’s Bay’s unbeaten start to the season as Canterbury slipped to a 2-2 record after narrowly going down 27-21 at home. At...
NPC Round 3 review
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyTussle. Tension, Tenacity this weekend's games produced it all. Developing combinations and understanding were evident among several sides as high scores were featured in the third weekend of the Bunnings...
Ranfurly Shield safe as Magpies play out high-scoring win
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Ranfurly Shield remains in Hawke’s Bay hands after a night of more than a point-a-minute pure rugby spectacle at McLean Park. Twelve tries were scored across the teams as the Magpies ran out...
