Whitelock on the Brink of All Blacks History
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbySam Whitelock will equal Richie McCaw’s record as the most capped All Black in test history this weekend, when he takes the field against Namibia in Toulouse – his 148th cap for the national...
Counties Manukau shock Canterbury with last-ditch try in Pukekohe
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAt Navigation Homes Stadium, Pukekohe: Counties Manukau 31 (James Thompson, Ioane Moananu, Adam Brash, Blake Makiri tries; AJ Alatimu con, pen, Tevita Ofa 3 con) Canterbury 29 (Ben Funnell, Daniel Lienert-Brown,...
PIC Steelers to face Wellington on Saturday in Ranfurly Shield clash
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyPIC Steelers coach Reon Graham has brought some Super Rugby experience into his starting side for Saturday’s Ranfurly Shield clash with Wellington in the capital. Hooker Ioane Moananu (Crusaders),...
Super Rugby Pacific Match Schedule 2024 Revealed
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe release of the Super Rugby Pacific draw for 2024 has revealed an action-packed schedule headlined by fierce rivalries and fan-focused initiatives. With a handful of match venues to be confirmed...
Reds sign All Blacks Alex Hodgman and Jeffery Toomaga-Allen
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Queensland Rugby Union (QRU) has announced former All Blacks Alex Hodgman and Jeffery Toomaga-Allen have signed with the Queensland Reds through 2025. The pair bring more than 250 games...
All Black Rugby World Cup Squad Announced
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks selectors Ian Foster, Jason Ryan and Joe Schmidt have named the All Blacks squad for Rugby World Cup 2023 in France. The squad was announced by former All Blacks captain Richie McCaw in Napier...
Bledisloe II: All Blacks look to dominate, Wallabies hope to bounce back
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAlthough the All Blacks have secured the Bledisloe Cup for the 21st successive year, after last week’s win in Melbourne, they will be hoping to hammer home their dominance against Australia when...
All Black David Havili helps Tasman to season-opening win against Otago
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyDavid Havili only needed five minutes to remind All Blacks selectors why his name should be included in the World Cup squad next week, as Tasman beat Otago in the opening fixture on the NPC. Back on the...
Willi Heinz Returns to Crusaders for 2024
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWilli Heinz will take the field for the Crusaders in the 2024 season, continuing his stellar return to Super Rugby. The halfback debuted for the Crusaders in 2010 and made a big impact...
Everything you need to know before Bledisloe 1!
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe match will take place at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) with a UK/Ireland kickoff at 10.45am and local kickoff of 7.45pm AEST. South African kickoff time is 11.45 am. The Bledisloe Cup is named...