A quick look at the Rugby Championship stats
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Rugby Championship (TRC) is one of the pre-eminent international rugby union competitions in world rugby. It is contested annually by Argentina, Australia, New Zealand, and South...
On and off field success for All Blacks in San Diego
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWith a crowd of over 33,000 at Snapdragon Stadium in San Diego, New Zealand Rugby (NZR) is celebrating a win both on and off the field following Saturday’s All Blacks Test match against Fiji. The...
Highlander greats join Management Team
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer Highlanders’ co-captains Nasi Manu and Ben Smith have joined the 2023 Highlanders’ management team. Manu, who co-captained the team with Smith to a Super Rugby Championship in 2015,...
On This Day in 2015: McCaw and Carter bow out in World Cup Final
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOn this day in 2015, All Blacks legends Riche McCaw Dan Carter played their final test match steering New Zealand to Rugby World Cup glory. McCaw captained the All Blacks in the final as he ended...
Laumape joins a star studded list of foreign players who have signed for Kobe Steelers
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyPowerhouse centre Ngani Laumape will continue his career in Japan after signing a three-year deal with the Kobe Steelers. The 15-test cap All Black centre left New Zealand in 2021 to join...
The last time the Springboks beat the All Blacks in South Africa
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyUnder-fire All Blacks head coach Ian Foster will be looking to defend an impressive away record against Springboks. New Zealand suffered a home series defeat to Ireland, a first in...
'I don't want to say I'm retired' - Ben Smith
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer All Blacks and Highlanders outside back Ben Smith isn't retired, yet. After 153 Highlanders appearances, 84 test caps as well as winning a Rugby World Cup and Super Rugby title, Ben...
Class of 2022: Retiring Players XV
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 2021/22 season is drawing to a close which means several players will be bringing their careers to an end. We take a look at these players in the form of XV. 1. Rhys...
Highlanders confirm All Black hooker's departure to France
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Highlanders have confirmed that All Blacks hooker Liam Coltman will leave the side at the end of the 2022 Super Rugby Pacific season, to join French Top 14 club Lyon. This will bring...
Former All Black Ben Smith set to make his comeback from retirement
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer All Black fullback Ben Smith will make his comeback from retirement this weekend for Japanese club Kobelco Kobe Steelers. Smith brought his career to an end after the 2021 Top League...
