All Blacks wary of Japan 'flair' as tour kicks off
3 days ago by Ultimate RugbyThe All Blacks will be wary of Japan's "flair" under Eddie Jones when the two sides meet in Yokohama on Saturday, centre David Havili said. New Zealand face Japan before heading to Europe for Tests on...
5 players with Fijian roots will feature in NPC semi finals
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyThe proud rugby island nation of Fiji will be represented in this weekends fixtures in the NPC semi-final. Five players with links to Fiji will be featuring in for three of the four teams taking part. Emoni...
Christian Lio-WIllie Renews Crusaders Contract
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyChristian Lio-Willie has secured his future with the Crusaders and signed a contract through until 2027. The loose forward joined the Crusaders for the 2023 Super Rugby Pacific season and played every...
Update to All Blacks travelling squad for Japan and Northern Tour
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyThe All Blacks have made three injury-enforced changes to the squad for the 2024 Lipovitan-D Challenge Cup match against Japan and the Northern Tour. Ethan Blackadder (calf), Luke Jacobson...
Tamati Ellison accepts full time All Blacks role
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Crusaders confirmed Tamati Ellison has been offered and accepted a full-time role with the All Blacks ahead of their Northern Tour. This means the 2024 Super Rugby Pacific campaign was his last with...
Dom Gardiner Extends stay with the Crusaders
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyDominic Gardiner has committed to the Crusaders through to 2027, shoring up the forwards pack for at least another three seasons. Crusader #261 debuted in 2022 in a win against Moana Pasifika....
Cam Regard returns to the All Blacks ahead of November tests
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks Head Coach Scott Robertson and his co-selectors have named their All Blacks squad for the 2024 Lipovitan-D Challenge Cup and the Northern Tour. The Northern Tour squad...
Crusaders sign former Reds playmaker James O'Connor
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Crusaders have officially announced the signing of former Reds playmaker James O'Connor for the 2025 season. O'Connor's departure from the Reds was announced last month for 'an overseas team' after...
Veteran Wallaby James O’Connor set to join the Crusaders
3 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyIn one of the biggest transfer deals in Super Rugby history, experienced Wallaby James O’Connor appears set to continue his extraordinary career with the Crusaders. After turning down a significantly...
Kendellen: You’re Putting On A Green Jersey, That’s Enough Motivation In Itself
3 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyBeing a leader has become second nature to Munster back rower Alex Kendellen. The 23-year-old has captained every team he has been a part of since his school days in Cork. He took on the responsibility...
