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Nine new in the Canterbury NPC squad as Naholo moves from Taranaki

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The side will again be captained by High School Old Boys’ Reed Prinsep. “Reed’s a leader,” said Co Coach Mark Brown. “We felt he did a great job for us in the role last year...

All Blacks name squad for 2021 Rugby Championship

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The All Blacks selectors, Head Coach Ian Foster, Assistant Head Coach John Plumtree and former All Black Grant Fox, have named their squad for the 2021 edition of the Rugby Championship.         🎥...

Dane Zander, Feao Fotuaika and Richie Asiata sign new Reds deals

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Queensland Reds re-signing spree has continued with a further three players staying put at Ballymore.    Frontrow trio Dane Zander, Feao Fotuaika and Richie Asiata will all remain at the...

Scott Robertson recommits to New Zealand Rugby

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Scott Robertson has recommitted to New Zealand Rugby (NZR) and the Crusaders for the next three years, announcing today he will lead the Crusaders through to the end of 2024.     The Crusaders...

Newcastle Falcons snap up speedster from champions Harlequins

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Multiple Premiership title winner Nathan Earle has joined Newcastle Falcons on a two-year deal, speaking of the 'exciting times' ahead at Kingston Park Stadium.     The 26-year-old winger...

Mitchell Dunshea ruled out of NPC season

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Canterbury will be without the services of lock Mitchell Dunshea for the upcoming Bunnings Warehouse NPC, with the gritty second-rower requiring surgery to his neck, ruling him out of all rugby until the...

Introducing: The 4 Players Set To Debut For The All Blacks Versus Tonga

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The All Blacks team has been named to play Tonga in the historic opening match of the Steinlager Series at Mt Smart Stadium, Auckland, on Saturday 3 July.   Four uncapped All Blacks have been named...

Pari Pari Parkinson returns for Maori All Blacks

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Maori All Blacks team has been named to play Manu Samoa at Mt Smart Stadium in Auckland on Saturday 3 July.   Head Coach Clayton McMillan (Ngāi Te Rangi/Ngāi Tamawhariua/Te Rangihouhiri) has...

Nine debuts in Tonga's team to face the All Blacks

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Tonga have included nine new caps in its starting XV to play the All Blacks in the first game of the Steinlager Series at Mt Smart Stadium on Saturday.   Four of their substitutes could also...

Introducing: The 5 Uncapped Players In the 2021 All Blacks Squad

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The All Blacks selectors, Head Coach Ian Foster, Assistant Head Coach John Plumtree and former All Black Grant Fox, have named the squad for the 2021 Steinlager Series Tests against Fiji and Tonga.   Here...