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'I don't want to say I'm retired' - Ben Smith

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Former All Blacks and Highlanders outside back Ben Smith isn't retired, yet.   After 153 Highlanders appearances, 84 test caps as well as winning a Rugby World Cup and Super Rugby title, Ben...

Highlanders sign Lowe and Holland

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Days after being appointed as Highlander’s Head Coach, Clarke Dermody is already adding to his 2023 squad.     Announcing today a mix of youth and experience with the inclusion of Chiefs...

All Black scrumhalf duo named in Maori All Blacks squad

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Māori All Blacks Coach Clayton McMillan has named a strong squad ahead of his team’s two-match series against Ireland.    After missing out on the All Blacks' squad, TJ Perenara...

New Zealand Under 20 squad named

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The next generation of rugby stars will have the opportunity to don the black jersey next month with a New Zealand Under 20 squad named today for their first international fixtures in three years.     While...

Winners & Losers: All Blacks squad to face Ireland

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

All Blacks head coach Ian Foster named his first squad of 2022 with six uncapped players.   The All Blacks' boss has sprung a few surprise selections, with some of the selections with...

Introducing The Six Uncapped Players In The All Blacks Squad

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

All Blacks head coach Ian Foster has named a 36-man squad to face Ireland in a three-test series.   Here are the six uncapped players that have been included in the squad.    Pita...

All Blacks Name Squad To Face Ireland

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

“This will be the biggest home series since the 2017 British & Irish Lions tour for the All Blacks. There are massive expectations all round and it will be immensely competitive.” Ian Foster...

Why Duane Vermeulen has been left out of the Springboks squad and who can fill the void he leaves

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Springbok head coach Jacques Nienaber named his squad for the upcoming international window with South Africa hosting Wales in a three-test match series.   Nienaber named a group of 43 players with...

Duane Vermeulen misses out on Springboks' squad to face Wales

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

  Saturday, 11 June 2022   Nienaber names squad for Castle Lager Incoming Series   Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber announced his national squad on Saturday for the international season...

Brumbies & Blues brace for battle

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Eden Park will play host to an old rivalry of two seasoned Super Rugby foes as the Blues take on the Brumbies in the second of this competition’s semi-finals.    The visitors finished...