Sky Super Rugby Aupiki squads locked in for 2024
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyFans are set to be entertained by the 2024 Sky Super Rugby Aupiki season with four strong, exciting squads named today.A total of 120 players have begun their individual training programmes for the competition,...
Talent aplenty for 2023 Sky Super Rugby Aupiki squads
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFollowing the success of the Rugby World Cup, New Zealand Rugby (NZR) has contracted 105 players across the Blues, Chiefs Manawa, Hurricanes Poua, and Matatū for the 2023 Sky Super Rugby Aupiki season. Among...
31-strong Black Ferns squad named for home June Test series
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMonths out from Rugby World Cup 2021 playing in 2022, New Zealand rugby fans get their first taste of Black Ferns action with the Pacific Four Series squad named today.Black Ferns coaches Wayne Smith,...
Super Rugby Aupiki: Looking ahead to Blues vs Chiefs
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySunday sees an intriguing encounter in Super Rugby Aupiki as the Blues tackle the Chiefs in what will be the final play of this year’s edition of the tournament. In terms of...
New Zealand Rugby announces 29 contracted players for Black Ferns players
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Black Ferns programme has received a welcome boost in 2022 with 29 contracted players leaving behind their day jobs to focus their attention on rugby. Building on the professional performance...
Inaugural Super Rugby Aupiki squads announced
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe inaugural season of Super Rugby Aupiki reaches another milestone today with the announcement of player signings across the four teams. 105 players have signed contracts for 2022 and the first season...
Super Rugby Women: Blues Women & Waitomo Wahine Chiefs confirmed
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe first-ever Super Rugby Women’s match will be played on Saturday 1st of May, 4:35pm at Eden Park between the Blues Women and Waitomo Wahine Chiefs. "We are up first representing our franchises...
Kendra Cocksedge second Black Fern in history to reach 50 Tests
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHalfback Kendra Cocksedge will captain the Black Ferns for her 50th Test match in the black jersey when the team plays France in San Diego on Sunday morning (NZT). Black Ferns Head Coach Glenn...