Portia Woodman-Wickliffe announces impending retirement from international rugby
3 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyOne of the most recognisable and decorated players in world rugby, Portia Woodman-Wickliffe, has today announced she will retire from international rugby after the Paris Olympics. A fan favourite,...
NZ 7's names their Olympic squads
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyOlympic experience and youthful excitement bookend the two New Zealand Rugby Sevens teams named for the Paris Olympics next month.Nine players will become Olympians for the first time, while 15 athletes...
New Zealand Sevens squads named for Hong Kong Sevens
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe All Blacks Sevens and Black Ferns Sevens are in Hong Kong preparing ahead of the last tournament at the iconic Hong Kong Stadium.Considered the home of sevens, the tournament began in 1976 with the...
Argentina And New Zealand Win HSBC SVNS In Vancouver
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyArgentina win third consecutive men’s title with 36-12 victory over New Zealand, while France win bronze. New Zealand beat France 35-19 to claim women’s gold as hosts Canada claim bronze Argentina...
Rugby World Cup 2023 Match Preview: South Africa v Ireland
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyRugby World Cup 2023 kicked off on 8 September with a fixture that could easily have made a final. Three Saturdays later, the sporting festival continues with a match that could easily be the final, as...
Black Ferns Sevens and All Blacks Sevens set their sights on Hong Kong return
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe All Blacks Sevens and Black Ferns Sevens teams return to the Hong Kong Sevens this weekend. After successfully qualifying for the 2024 Paris Olympics and securing their fourth successive...
Argentina and New Zealand the winners in Hamilton
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyArgentina men and New Zealand women secured HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series gold on a dramatic day two in Hamilton. Day one on Saturday had been brilliant, but day two surpassed that with some amazing...
Talent aplenty for 2023 Sky Super Rugby Aupiki squads
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFollowing the success of the Rugby World Cup, New Zealand Rugby (NZR) has contracted 105 players across the Blues, Chiefs Manawa, Hurricanes Poua, and Matatū for the 2023 Sky Super Rugby Aupiki season. Among...
Van der Flier, Demant and Smith land top World Rugby awards
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyJosh van der Flier and Ruahei Demant were named the best rugby players in the world on Sunday, with Wayne Smith the number one coach. Ireland's Josh van der Flier has been named...
Black Ferns beat the Red Roses to win the Rugby World Cup
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand became the first host nation to win a women's Rugby World Cup as they beat 14-player England at Eden Park. New Zealand became the first host nation to win a women’s Rugby World Cup as...
