Highlanders Unveil Squad To Play The Crusaders On Opening Day
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Highlanders have confirmed the playing 23 to open their 2026 DHL Super Rugby Pacific campaign. There’s no better way to start the 30-year anniversary celebrations than with a classic southern...
Crusaders team to face the Highlanders in Round One
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyIt’s been 235 days since your Crusaders last took the field, but that wait ends this week. It’s game week, and come Friday, we will be running...
Reds Name Team for Super Rugby Pacific Lift-off in Sydney
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyHarry McLaughlin-Phillips and Louis Werchon have been installed as the halves pairing for the Queensland Reds for Friday night’s opener in Sydney in Swyftx Super Rugby Pacific.McLaughlin-Phillips,...
Super Rugby Pacific expands awards program for 2026
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbySuper Rugby Pacific will introduce two new major accolades to the end-of-season awards program in 2026, with Rookie of the Year and a Team of the Year to be presented alongside the competition’s...
Tries Galore in Japan Rugby League One
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer All Blacks, (Canterbury) Crusaders and Kobelco Kobe Steelers coach Wayne Smith once likened JapanRugby League One to the early era of Super Rugby where free-scoring and high match scores were the...
Injury Clouds Fabian Holland’s Season Opener
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Highlanders’ final preparations for the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific season have been clouded by a significant injury to star lock Fabian Holland. The All Black second-rower was forced from the field...
Nawaqanitawase Signs with Wild Knights
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer Wallabies winger Mark Nawaqanitawase is returning to his rugby union roots, signing a major deal to join the Saitama Wild Knights for the 2026-27 Japanese season. The 25-year-old dual-code international,...
Super Rugby Pacific 2026: Key Law Amendments Confirmed
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbySuper Rugby Pacific organisers have officially confirmed a series of law variations for the 2026 season. These amendments are designed to increase game speed and provide referees with greater flexibility...
Brotherhood Over Blame: All Blacks Defend Savea at Super Rugby Launch
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAt the 2026 Super Rugby launch, the shadow of Scott Robertson’s departure loomed large, but senior All Blacks were quick to shift the focus toward internal solidarity. Patrick Tuipulotu and Codie...
Super Rugby Pacific season launched in Auckland
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe milestone 2026 Super Rugby Pacific season was officially launched in Auckland today, with players past and present gathering in Okahu Bay to help kick off the celebrations of 30 years of Super Rugby. The...
