Maori All Blacks squad named for 2025
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyKurt Eklund (Ngāti Kahu) has been named as the new Māori All Blacks captain, with a 29-strong squad including 11 uncapped players announced today ahead of two matches against the Japan XV in Tokyo, and...
Blues power to win over Drua
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Blues have given the finals hopes a massive boost after an easy 34-5 win over the Fijian Drua. It vaults them into the top six as their front-rower delivered the damage. Props Marcel Renata, Joshua...
Blues lock in team to take on Drua in Fiji
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Blues have named a largely unchanged side for Friday night’s Round 13 game against the Fijian Drua in Suva. Head coach Vern Cotter has made just two changes to the starting XV that delivered...
Round 12 Team Announcements from Super Rugby
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe action begins on Friday as the Blues host the Western Force in Auckland, both sides needing victory to keep in touch with the top six. On Saturday, the Fijian Drua welcome the Queensland Reds to...
2025 Super Rugby Pacific Round 11 Teams
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyANZAC Weekend Round in Super Rugby Pacific brings a host of big match-ups as the ten teams in action confirm their line-ups. Bay Oval hosts its first Super Rugby game between the Chiefs and Western Force,...
2025 Super Rugby Pacific Round 10 Teams
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyRound Ten of Super Rugby Pacific brings a host of big match-ups as the ten teams in action name their sides for the Easter weekend of action. It begins on Friday with a blockbuster between the Crusaders...
Blues team named to face Moana Pasifika
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Blues have named a largely unchanged starting line-up for Saturday’s Super Rugby Pacific clash with Moana Pasifika at Eden Park. The game is the first of a double-header, with kickoff...
Super Rugby Pacific 2025: All the team news for Round Eight
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Super Rugby Pacific teams are in for Round Eight, with several big-name stars returning for the ten clubs in action. The weekend starts with a top-of-the-table clash between the Chiefs and Queensland...
Waikato name team for NPC semi-final
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWaikato will travel to the capital this week to face the Wellington Lions in a Bunnings NPC semi-final at Sky Stadium on Saturday night. Head Coach, Ross Filipo, has made minimal changes to his side that...
Renata reaches 50 as Blues eye Gordy Hunter defence
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Gordon Hunter Memorial Trophy is up for grabs this weekend as the Blues host the Highlanders at 7:05pm on Saturday night at Eden Park in Auckland. The DHL Super Rugby Pacific match headlines an exciting...
