New Zealand Rugby launch Super Rugby Development Programme
1 day ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand Rugby has launched a new Super Rugby Development programme with a series of matches running from 14 February to 11 April.The programme will run alongside the first nine weeks of the 2026 DHL...
2026 Super Rugby Pacific Teams: Round One
2 days ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 2026 Super Rugby Pacific season is finally here, with the ten teams in action naming their line-ups for Round One. The season opens in Dunedin as the defending champion Crusaders travel to Dunedin...
2026 Super Rugby Pacific Injury List: Round One
2 days ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 2026 Super Rugby Pacific season is finally here and with that comes the first release of the injury/unavailable list for this round. There is a host of regulars out for this week's action, whether...
Super Rugby Pacific season launched in Auckland
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyThe milestone 2026 Super Rugby Pacific season was officially launched in Auckland today, with players past and present gathering in Okahu Bay to help kick off the celebrations of 30 years of Super Rugby. The...
Cam Roigard recommits to New Zealand
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand Rugby (NZR) has confirmed All Blacks, Hurricanes and Counties Manukau halfback Cam Roigard has re-signed through to the end of 2029.Roigard, 25, whose current contract expires in 2027, said...
Hurricanes prop Pouri Rakete-Stones to join Newcastle Red Bulls
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyPouri Raketi-Stones will help power Newcastle Red Bulls into the next phase of the club’s evolution, with the English-qualified prop-forward having signed a two-year contract. The 28-year-old...
Elliott Stooke to join Tigers
3 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyLeicester Tigers are delighted to announce the signing of Elliott Stooke. The lock, who joins from Red Hurricanes in Japan, will make the move to Leicester ahead of the 2026-27 season. Stooke has previously...
Japan Rugby League One Preview
3 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyHe might be returning to New Zealand at season’s end, but Richie Mo’unga has some important business to take care of in Japan Rugby League One first, starting with Saturday’s replay of...
Who is Miracle Fai'ilagi? Meet Moana Pacifica's new captain
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyThe first player to sign a Super Rugby contract straight from Samoan club rugby, Miracle Faiilagi, will lead Moana Pasifika as captain for the 2026 DHL Super Rugby Pacific season. Faiilagi stormed onto...
Hurricanes to host Chiefs in Porirua pre-season clash
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Hurricanes are set to head to Porirua for their final pre-season fixture against the Chiefs at Jerry Collins Stadium next month. Home to numerous Hurricanes past and present, Porirua will host...
