Super Rugby Pacific Super Round shines in Christchurch with sell-outs, stars, and success
1 day 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...
New Zealand squad named for the 2026 Under 20 Rugby Championship
4 weeks 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...
Joe Lewis appointed Springbok performance analyst
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbySA Rugby has appointed former England, Scarlets, and Ospreys technical analyst Joe Lewis to the Springbok management team in the role of performance analyst. He will join the team before the international...
Clark Laidlaw extends stay with Hurricanes to 2027
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Hurricanes are thrilled to confirm that head coach Clark Laidlaw has re-signed with the club through to the 2027 Super Rugby Pacific season. Laidlaw’s contract renewal extends his tenure as...
Warner Dearns starts for the Hurricanes
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Hurricanes have named their team for their season-opening Super Rugby Pacific match against Moana Pasifika at Sky Stadium, Wellington on Friday, proudly delivered by Fiso Group. The side features...
Savea shines in New Zealand Rugby Awards
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyArdie Savea’s dominant performances across the rugby season have been reflected in the New Zealand Rugby Awards, with the 32-year-old acknowledged as the best player in the country in 2025. In...
Jason Holland returns to Hurricanes ahead of 2026 season
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Hurricanes announced the return of former coach Jason Holland to the club ahead of the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific campaign. Previously a Hurricanes assistant coach from 2016 to 2019, and then head coach...
Wider Training Groups locked in for 2026
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyFollowing the announcement of the 38-strong DHL Super Rugby Pacific squads, New Zealand Rugby’s (NZR) five Super Rugby clubs have announced their Wider Training...
Hurricanes announce 2026 Super Rugby Pacific squad
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Hurricanes are proud to announce next year’s Super Rugby Pacific squad. Featuring 33 players who have been retained from last year’s playing contingent, next year’s squad also includes...
Jimmy Gopperth announces his retirement from rugby
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyJimmy Gopperth has announced his retirement at the age of 42, bringing down the curtain on a remarkable 23-year career spanning 526 professional games. The New Zealander confirmed the news on social media...
