Leicester Fainga'anuku leaves All Blacks squad ahead of Japan test
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyCrusaders back Leicester Fainga'anuku has left the All Blacks squad for family reasons and is out of the test against Japan in Tokyo on Saturday night. Assistant coach Scott McLeod has...
Joe Marler to play for Barbarians vs All Blacks XV
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyHarlequins star Joe Marler will pull on the iconic Barbarians FC jersey next month as the famous invitational side face an All Blacks XV at Tottenham Stadium on Sunday, November 13. Marler...
Brodie McAlister re-signs with Crusaders until 2025
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyBrodie McAlister has re-signed with the Crusaders, adding depth and maturity to an already strong 2023 line up. The 25-year-old has impressed since his fulltime Super Rugby selection in...
All Blacks winger George Bridge leaves the Crusaders
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Crusaders and Canterbury have confirmed the departure of All Blacks winger George Bridge. Bridge, 27, has fell out of favour with the Crusaders and All Blacks this year and following the news...
Sevu Reece extends contract with Crusaders, All Blacks
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyStar All Black Sevu Reece has signed a new deal with the Crusaders and NZR which will take him through to 2024. Since joining the Crusaders in 2019, Reece has notched up 55 appearances,...
Highlanders and Crusaders set for Farmlands Cup showdown in North Otago
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter a one-year hiatus due to Covid-19, the Crusaders and Highlanders will have a pre-season showdown on Friday 10 February 2023 in Weston, North Otago for the Farmlands Cup.Through this annual event,...
All Blacks XV squad named for two-match tour against Ireland A and Barbarians
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAuckland and Blues lock Patrick Tuipulotu will captain the inaugural All Blacks XV squad selected for two matches against Ireland A and the Barbarians next month. The 28-strong All Blacks XV squad was...
All Blacks name 35 man squad for November Tests
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks selectors Ian Foster, Joe Schmidt and Jason Ryan have named the following squad for the Lipovitan-D Rugby Challenge Cup fixture in Japan and the Healthspan Elite Northern Tour of Wales, Scotland...
Nepo Laulala extends commitment to New Zealand Rugby and the Blues
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyNepo Laulala has committed to New Zealand Rugby (NZR) and the Blues for another year, officially extending his contract through to the end of 2023. Making his All Blacks debut in 2015, the 30-year-old...
Lightning Dayimani Ready to Thunder
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyNone celebrated winning the United Rugby Championship Grand Final more than Hacjivah Dayimani, and the rapid loose forward is determined for the DHL Stormers to deliver a second successive title to the...
