Fans turn out and tune in as Hilux NPC marks 50 years
3 days ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Hilux NPC is enjoying a remarkable surge in audience numbers as the competition celebrates its 50th year, with a significant number of fans turning up and tuning in as provincial rugby enjoys a major...
Ethan de Groot re-signs with New Zealand Rugby through to 2029
5 days ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks prop Ethan de Groot has re-signed with New Zealand Rugby (NZR), the Highlanders and Southland through to the end of 2029.The 43 Test loose head prop’s new deal extends a cornerstone of...
NPC squads named ahead of the weeks clashes
5 days ago by Ultimate RugbyRound three of the NPC is soon to get underway and there are just three unbeaten teams, two of which have a full house of points from their opening games. Hawke's Bay and Waikato lead the way with Canterbury...
NPC Round One | Thousands flock to see storied rivalries
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyRound one of the Hilux NPC kicked off on Thursday with huge provincial rivals Otago and Southland, as well as Canterbury and Auckland, facing off. Waikato 38 Bay of Plenty 26 It was the Taha Kemara...
NPC Team sheets | Round One
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 2026 Hilux NPC kicks off this weekend. Here is the team sheets
All Blacks Squad Named for Nations Championship Southern Series
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks Squad Named for Nations Championship Southern Series Ardie Savea has been named All Blacks Captain for...
Super Rugby Pacific Super Round shines in Christchurch with sell-outs, stars, and success
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe first Super Rugby Pacific Super Round in Ōtautahi Christchurch has been lauded as a resounding success, with glowing reports from satisfied fans, players, coaches and management about everything from...
Highlanders Name Team for Gordon Hunter Memorial match
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyA trip to Eden Park is never a gentle assignment, and the Highlanders head north determined to turn their fortunes around in this Round 10 showdown. Both sides enter the contest off disappointing defeats...
New Zealand squad named for the 2026 Under 20 Rugby Championship
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand Rugby (NZR) National Pathways Head Coach Kane Jury has named 30 players to contest the 2026 Under 20 Rugby Championship in South Africa.The New Zealand U20s will play three matches at Nelson...
Moana Pasifika bring back heavy hitters for opening home game
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyMoana Pasifika have recalled the bulk of the squad which secured an historic win over the Fijian Drua in Lautoka a fortnight ago. After introducing eight debutants against the Hurricanes last...
