2026 Blues squad announced
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyA blend of proven performers and exciting new talent headlines the 2026 Blues squad ahead of the 2026 DHL Super Rugby Pacific season.Head coach Vern Cotter has named a 38-player squad, with a familiar...
Super Rugby Pacific squads named for 2026 season
4 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbySuper Rugby Pacific squads named for 2026 season As Super Rugby Pacific prepares to celebrate 30 years, all 11 clubs have announced their squads for the 2026 season. Fan favourites will...
Fresh faces join experienced core in the 2026 Blues squad.
4 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyA blend of proven performers and exciting new talent headlines the 2026 Blues squad ahead of the 2026 DHL Super Rugby Pacific season.Head coach Vern Cotter has named a 38-player squad, with a familiar...
Waikato win the Shield and Canterbury march on unbeaten
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyCanterbury sits alone, unbeaten, at the head of the Bunnings NPC after four rounds, while Waikato lifted the Ranfurly Shield from Taranaki in inflicting a first loss on the New Plymouth-based side this...
Maori All Blacks squad named for 2025
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyKurt Eklund (Ngāti Kahu) has been named as the new Māori All Blacks captain, with a 29-strong squad including 11 uncapped players announced today ahead of two matches against the Japan XV in Tokyo, and...
2025 Super Rugby Pacific Teams: Qualifying Finals
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe six teams for the Super Rugby Pacific Qualifying Finals are locked in as the line-ups have been announced. The action begins in Christchurch as the Crusaders host the Queensland Reds, with the Reds...
Blues power to win over Drua
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Blues have given the finals hopes a massive boost after an easy 34-5 win over the Fijian Drua. It vaults them into the top six as their front-rower delivered the damage. Props Marcel Renata, Joshua...
Blues lock in team to take on Drua in Fiji
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Blues have named a largely unchanged side for Friday night’s Round 13 game against the Fijian Drua in Suva. Head coach Vern Cotter has made just two changes to the starting XV that delivered...
WATCH | Corey Evans try saving tackle
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter scoring first, the Blues extended their lead with a second try. The force fough back but Corey Evans' spectacular try saving tackle made the difference, keeping the Force at bay. See below: 🏉...
Round 12 Team Announcements from Super Rugby
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe action begins on Friday as the Blues host the Western Force in Auckland, both sides needing victory to keep in touch with the top six. On Saturday, the Fijian Drua welcome the Queensland Reds to...
