All the action from Round 3 of Super Rugby Pacifika
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRound 3 of Super Rugby Pacific returned some humdingers with most of the victories going to the home sides. In terms of the overall standings, the Crusaders are leading the pack with a...
Another set of juicy NZ derbies in SR Pacific, Round3
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRound 3 of Super Rugby Pacific brings with it an array of juicy derbies in the land of the long, white cloud. Blues vs Chiefs: After enjoying a bye last weekend, the Chiefs travel...
All Blacks to play test in Christchurch this winter
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand Rugby Rugby CEO Mark Robinson has confirmed that the All Blacks will play in Christchurch for the first time since 2016, in a clash against Argentina this winter. “Even...
Hurricanes Set to Return from Queenstown Bubble
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Hurricanes have today announced they will return home to Wellington on Sunday afternoon, following three weeks living in their Queenstown bubble. New Zealand Rugby (NZR) made the decision to...
New Zealand Rugby announces 29 contracted players for Black Ferns players
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Black Ferns programme has received a welcome boost in 2022 with 29 contracted players leaving behind their day jobs to focus their attention on rugby. Building on the professional performance...
Scarlets sign former All Blacks forward Vaea Fifita
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyScarlets have confirmed the signing of All Blacks and Wasps' forward Vaea Fifita. The 29-year-old, who can play in the second row and back row, will make the switch from Gallagher Premiership...
Sarah Hirini and Anna Richards take major prizes as women's rugby shines at the ASB New Zealand Rugby Awards
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBlack Ferns Sevens captain Sarah Hirini has collected three major prizes at the 2021 ASB New Zealand Rugby Awards, including the supreme Kelvin R. Tremain Memorial Player of the Year. Due to COVID-19...
Nominees announced for 2021 ASB Rugby Awards
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand Rugby’s (NZR) top performers of 2021 will be recognised in an ASB Rugby Awards TV event, with nominees announced today. This year’s awards, due to COVID-19 restrictions on public...
The New Zealand and Moana Pasifika Super Rugby Pacific 2022 squads
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyReturning star power, some familiar faces from the past join a cast of exciting young rookies in New Zealand's five 2022 Super Rugby Pacific squads announced today. CLICK HERE TO VIEW...
Hurricanes 2022 Super Rugby Pacific squad announced
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHurricanes Head Coach Jason Holland has announced his squad ahead of the 2022 Super Rugby Pacific competition. 11 players are in line to make their Hurricanes debut when the competition kicks...