All Blacks captain Scott Barrett out for rest of France series
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand captain Scott Barrett was on Tuesday ruled out of the rest of the three-match series against France because of a calf tear suffered in the first Test. Barrett left the field in the 58th minute...
Historic 500th Win for All Blacks in Tight Clash with France
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThree disallowed All Blacks tries, relentless French defence, and TMO interventions throughout all combined to continue the special rivalry between the two sides before New Zealand achieved its 500th Test...
All Blacks v France Preview | Robertson rolls the dice
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyBlending the introduction of new players with the need to find early cohesion in their first Test of the year is the challenge for the All Blacks as they enter their first Lipovitan-D Test against France...
All Blacks squad named to face France
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks selectors Scott Robertson, Scott Hansen and Jason Ryan have named five new caps in their 33-strong squad for the 2025 Lipovitan-D July Series against France.The squad is as follows: (age, Super...
Crusaders claim 2025 Super Rugby Pacific title with tense win over Chiefs
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Crusaders are back on top of the Super Rugby Pacific mountain after a 16-12 win over the Chiefs in the Super Rugby Pacific Final in Christchurch. The victory is their 13th Super Rugby title and their...
Crusaders name team for Grand Final
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyFor the Super Rugby Pacific Grand Final under the lights at Apollo Projects Stadium, the first time since 2019. There's just one change in the starting forward pack this week – Tamaiti...
2025 Super Rugby Pacific Teams: Qualifying Finals
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe six teams for the Super Rugby Pacific Qualifying Finals are locked in as the line-ups have been announced. The action begins in Christchurch as the Crusaders host the Queensland Reds, with the Reds...
Final round heartstopper in Canberra against the Brumbies
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyIt was a chilly night in the capital of Canberra for the last Super Rugby Pacific round robin game and a battle for 2nd and 3rd spot between the Brumbies and the Crusaders. The Brumbies...
Ethan Blackadder to bring up 50 against the Brumbies
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyEthan Blackadder is making his return to the field this Friday night against the Brumbies in Canberra, just in time for his 50th Crusaders appearance. "I can't wait to get out there...
Lolesio returns as Brumbies shuffle pack for crucial Crusaders clash
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbySafeguard Global ACT Brumbies and Wallabies fly half Noah Lolesio will start Friday night’s vital Round 16 fixture against the Crusaders at GIO Stadium (kick-off 7.35pm). The winner of this...
