Hawke's Bay score three late tries to seal a dramatic finish
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyHawke’s Bay snatched a dramatic late victory to remain unbeaten in the NPC after stunning Waikato with three late tries on Wednesday night. The Mooloos were cruising to their first win in Napier...
NPC: The history of the Ranfurly Shield
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyIn 1902 Auckland became the first holders of the Shield because in that year it had the best record of any Provincial Union (the blue and whites were unbeaten that year). In 1904 the first challenge was...
Kaylum Boshier brace lead Taranaki to 28-13 win over Northland
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThis past Wednesday we saw some thrilling action as Northland took on Taranaki in the close out of the opening round in the Bunnings NPC. Northland opened the encounter with a charge down try from...
All Black Rugby World Cup Squad Announced
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks selectors Ian Foster, Jason Ryan and Joe Schmidt have named the All Blacks squad for Rugby World Cup 2023 in France. The squad was announced by former All Blacks captain Richie McCaw in Napier...
All Black David Havili helps Tasman to season-opening win against Otago
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyDavid Havili only needed five minutes to remind All Blacks selectors why his name should be included in the World Cup squad next week, as Tasman beat Otago in the opening fixture on the NPC. Back on the...
Black Ferns Scrum-Half Suspended
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand Women's Rugby scrum-half Iritana Hohaia has been suspended for three matches having received a red card in New Zealand’s match against USA on the final day of the World Rugby Pacific...
2023 PIC Steelers Squad Confirmed
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyCoach Reon Graham has confirmed his 2023 Counties Manukau Rugby PIC Steelers squad for the upcoming Bunnings Warehouse NPC. Sticking with his theory of picking local, Graham has named a side choc-full...