NPC Round 3 review
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyTussle. Tension, Tenacity this weekend's games produced it all. Developing combinations and understanding were evident among several sides as high scores were featured in the third weekend of the Bunnings...
Jordan Taufua starts on his official test debut for Samoa
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster prop Michael Alaalatoa will captain Samoa in their second Pacific Nations Cup match against Tonga on Saturday (kick-off 1 am BST). Alaalatoa is joined in the front row by debutant Andrew...
Fritz Lee starts on debut for Samoa
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyClermont back-rower Fritz Lee will make his debut for Samoa against Australia A on Saturday in their Pacific Nations Cup clash against Australia A on Saturday. Lee starting in the no.8 jersey...
France bound Ngani Laumape returns in one of six changes for the Hurricanes
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyStade Francais bound centre Ngani Laumape will return to the starting line-up for the Hurricanes when they face the Rebels in the second round of Super Rugby Trans-Tasman at Sky Stadium on Friday night. Laumape...
Julian Savea returns as the Hurricanes confirm 2021 squad
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHawke’s Bay’s Lolagi Visinia and Wellington’s Pepesana Patafilo will take up the final two spots in next year’s Hurricanes roster. The 2021 squad will officially...
Shield Fever | Hawke's Bay v Manawatu
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRound 7 of the Mitre 10 Cup gets underway this weekend with the pick of the match-ups taking the form of Hawke’s Bay vs Manawatu with the Ranfurly Shield up for grabs. Hawke’s Bay claimed the...
Monday Afternoon Round Up
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEbersohn & Janse van Rensburg choose Pumas The Pumas have confirmed the signing of fly-half Sias Ebersohn and hooker Marko Janse van Rensburg for the 2017 season. 27-year-old...
Lolagi Visinia signs for Grenoble
8 years ago by GrenobleLolagi Visinia has signed for Grenoble's 2017 season until 2019. The 23-year-old New Zealander played for Auckland Mitre 10 Cup and the Blues in Super Rugby.