SA vs NZ: A 106 test story
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAugust 13 1921 is one of the most significant dates in New Zealand rugby history, as it represents a connection that has withstood all manner of pressures across 100 years of contact with South Africa. That...
All Black squad for South Africa confirmed
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyCalf injuries will prevent lock Patrick Tuipulotu and outside back Stephen Perofeta from travelling with the All Blacks Rugby Championship squad to South Africa.Both players missed the All Blacks two Tests...
NPC: Stats after round 2
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe NPC kicked off on 9 August 2024, and after an exciting first round, Here is how the stats look after the second round Tries 1 Bay Of Plenty 15 2 Hawke's Bay 10 3 Tasman 9 4 Taranaki 8 4= Wellington 8 4= Counties...
Pacific Nations Cup 2024: Six players to watch
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAhead of the start of the reimagined cross-regional competition, we have picked out a player from each squad to keep an eye on. The eagerly anticipated Pacific Nations Cup 2024 will get underway this...
Taranaki stumble on wet weekend; NPC Round 2 Wrap up
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyDefending champions Taranaki suffered their first loss of the NPC season at the weekend when going down to Wellington 26-19 in Porirua. Bay of Plenty, who played twice in the week, Wellington, Tasman...
All Blacks avenge shock Pumas loss to extend Eden Park run
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand got their Rugby Championship campaign back on track as they swept aside Argentina to maintain their unbeaten run at Eden Park. New Zealand exacted revenge on Argentina following their shock...
NPC: Stats after the first round
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe NPC kicked off on Friday 9 August 2024. Here is how the stats look after the first round. Tries 1 Bay Of Plenty 11 2 Tasman 8 3 Canterbury 6 3= Counties...
All Blacks team named to play Argentina at Eden Park
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks Head Coach Scott Robertson and his co-selectors, Assistant Coaches Scott Hansen, Jason Holland, Leon MacDonald and Jason Ryan have named their All Blacks team to play Argentina in the second...
Reviewing the NPC opening weekend
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyLast season's Bunnings Warehouse NPC top guns made the best starts to the 2024 competition over the weekend, with champions Taranaki making an emphatic start with a 31-15 win over Counties Manukau in New...
What seems to have gone wrong for the All Blacks
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks might want to look at making a changes at fly-half after their loss to Argentina. New Zealand struggled to establish control of the game, especially in the latter stages, as they were stunned...
