Son of New Zealand Rugby League Star Hugh McGahan signs for Reds
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Queensland Reds have bolstered their backline depth for 2019 signing former Auckland Blues playmaker Matt McGahan, plus Queensland outside backs pairing Jock Campbell and Teti Tela. McGahan...
Milner-Skudder under injury cloud
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOutside back Nehe Milner-Skudder is to miss the Māori All Blacks matches against Brazil and Chile after hurting his shoulder in the All Blacks Test against Japan. All Blacks Head Coach Steve...
In Form Players to Watch this Weekend
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe November Tests kick off this weekend with New Zealand facing Japan in the opening test of the weekend before USA and the Maori All Blacks clash complete a fantastic weekend of rugby. Ahead...
Introducing New Zealand's Super Rugby class of 2019
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThirty three new faces feature among the 190 professional players contracted by New Zealand’s five Investec Super Rugby clubs for the 2019 season. The Blues, Chiefs, Wellington, Crusaders...
The Chiefs snap up Rebels and NZ 7s star for 2019
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 2019 Chiefs squad announced today won’t need to look far for inspiration when pulling on the jersey next season. Star prop Angus Ta’avao was called into the 2018 squad as an injury...
Highlanders bring back cult hero Marty Banks for 2019
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Highlanders have today announced an experienced squad to play the 2019 Super Rugby season. Just seven new caps amongst the 38 man squad with five of those in the forwards. Hooker Ray...
Nonu headlines strengthened Blues squad
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWith three exceptions, the Blues has looked to its own provincial unions and development programme to complete the line-up for the 2019 Super Rugby Championship. Veteran All Black Centurion,...
Six new faces in Hurricanes 2019 Super Rugby squad
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Hurricanes have opted for continuity with the selection of the 2019 squad for the Super Rugby season. There are just six new faces in new head coach John Plumtree’s 38-man squad, with dynamic...
Mitre 10 Cup FINAL HIGHLIGHTS: Auckland v Canterbury
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIn what was an exciting final, Auckland has managed and battled to victory as the lift up the cup. A 9 try thriller was forced into extra time where Auckland took control. Canterbury were in somewhat of...
Olmstead the star as Auckland win the Mitre 10 Cup
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAuckland win their first NPC final since 2007 and the man of the moment was Evan Olmstead. Olmstead was nothing short of colossal during the game but noticeably during the 20 minutes of extra...
