Nations Championship: Round 3 Report
4 days ago by Ultimate RugbyThe third and final weekend of the Nations Championship’s Southern Hemisphere Series provided some truly thrilling moments around the world. Here’s how it went. New Zealand 40–21...
New Zealand 40-21 Ireland: Ruthless hosts continue stunning Eden Park streak
6 days ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand preserved their stellar 32-year unbeaten run at Eden Park with a dominant 40-21 victory over Ireland on Saturday. The All Blacks scored six tries to overwhelm their visitors and continue their...
All Blacks team to play Italy in Wellington
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks Head Coach Dave Rennie has named his team to play Italy in Wellington this Saturday evening. It includes five changes to the starting 15 that beat France, and six new faces on the...
New Zealand 34-32 France: Hosts edge back-and-forth Nations Championship curtain-raiser
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand held off a late comeback attempt from France for a nail-biting 34-32 victory in the first-ever Nations Championship match in Christchurch. The very first match in the new-look, 12-team tournament...
Nations Championship: Round 1 Report
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyRound 1 of the Nations Championship saw both hemispheres come out with 3 wins a piece, with South Africa leading the Southern Hemisphere table following their dominant display against England at Ellis...
All Blacks team to play France in Christchurch
3 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyAn experienced front row of Ethan de Groot, Codie Taylor and Fletcher Newell will be backed up by Asafo Aumua, Tyrel Lomax and uncapped prop, Xavier Numia. Impressive young locks, Josh...
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...
Braydon Ennor partners David Havili in midfield for Crusaders Semi Final
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Crusaders have named their side to take on the Chiefs in a high-stakes semi-final showdown, with a spot in the Super Rugby Pacific Final on the line. There’s a welcome boost...
Crusaders qualifying Final team naming: Sold-out stage set for finals showdown vs Blues
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyIt’s qualifying final time in Christchurch, and a sold-out One New Zealand Stadium will set the scene for another chapter in one of Super Rugby’s fiercest rivalries, with the Crusaders...
Will Jordan Returns for Sold-Out Grand Final Rematch Against the Chiefs
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyRound 15 sees a full house under the roof, a familiar rivalry and plenty on the line with only two regular season games left where every point matters. The Crusaders will welcome...
