Savea shines in New Zealand Rugby Awards
2 days ago by Ultimate RugbyArdie Savea’s dominant performances across the rugby season have been reflected in the New Zealand Rugby Awards, with the 32-year-old acknowledged as the best player in the country in 2025. In...
Jason Holland returns to Hurricanes ahead of 2026 season
2 days ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Hurricanes announced the return of former coach Jason Holland to the club ahead of the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific campaign. Previously a Hurricanes assistant coach from 2016 to 2019, and then head coach...
New Ownership Structure to Support the Hurricanes
5 days ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Hurricanes will start the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific season with a new ownership structure following the sale by Wellington Rugby Football Union (WRFU) of its stake in the club. WRFU have been a 50%...
Japan Rugby League One 2025-26 Season Preview
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Stories within ‘The Story’ Richie Mo’unga for the title hattrick? Is this Dave Rennie’s time? A new boss at the Wild Knights? Will Mark Teleabe the new Joseph Manu? Can Valynce...
Hurricanes CEO Avan Lee to Step Down After a Decade in the Role
3 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Hurricanes Super Rugby Club today announced that Chief Executive Officer Avan Lee has resigned after more than ten years of service to the club, having taken up the role in June 2015. Lee said that...
Wider Training Groups locked in for 2026
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyFollowing the announcement of the 38-strong DHL Super Rugby Pacific squads, New Zealand Rugby’s (NZR) five Super Rugby clubs have announced their Wider Training...
Super Rugby Pacific squads named for 2026 season
1 month 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...
Hurricanes announce 2026 Super Rugby Pacific squad
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Hurricanes are proud to announce next year’s Super Rugby Pacific squad. Featuring 33 players who have been retained from last year’s playing contingent, next year’s squad also includes...
Jordie Barrett to return to NZ
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks midfielder Jordie Barrett has been ruled out for the rest of the Northern Tour following the injury he sustained in the Test against Ireland.Scans have confirmed a high ankle injury as well...
Vannes announce the arrival of Richard Judd
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand scrum-half Richard Judd has joined RC Vannes to bolster their half-back pairing and bring his extensive experience gained in Super Rugby and on the international stage. He has signed...
