Jordie Barrett commits to New Zealand Rugby beyond Rugby World Cup, confirms sabbatical
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyJordie Barrett has become the first All Black to commit his services to New Zealand Rugby (NZR) beyond the 2027 Rugby World Cup. The 27-year-old has put pen to paper on a new deal that will see him...
Jordie Barrett signs for Leinster
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster Rugby can confirm the signing of Hurricanes and New Zealand back, Jordie Barrett, on a short-term deal next season. In signing a new contract extension with the New Zealand Rugby Union, the 27-year-old...
Perenara hunting Super Rugby record
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyRecord-seeking TJ Perenara was on Wednesday named to start at scrum-half in place of the injured Cam Roigard for the Hurricanes who face a huge challenge to their unbeaten Super Rugby record against the...
Highlanders name squad for their first game of their tour
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Highlanders are set to depart tomorrow for a two-game tour of Australia, where they will face the Rebels in Melbourne and the Reds in Brisbane. Following a disappointing loss against...
Super Rugby Pacific 2024 Round Seven Teams
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyRound Seven of Super Rugby Pacific will be the first of the bye weeks of the competition as teams start to make a push towards the finals. The Blues host the Western Force in Auckland, followed by the...
Hurricanes Poua name side for clash with
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Hurricanes Poua welcome back captain Jackie Patea-Fereti to their starting XV as the team prepares to take on Matatū in their Sky Super Rugby Aupiki (SRA) clash this Friday in Christchurch. Patea-Fereti...
Super Rugby Pacific TOTW: Australian teams
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyRound Five of Super Rugby Pacific delivered some shock results and standout performances from the Australian sides. The Western Force shocked fast starters Queensland Reds in Perth whilst the ACT Brumbies...
Winless Crusaders could 'spiral uncontrollably'
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyCoach Rob Penney said the Crusaders' season could "spiral uncontrollably" after New Zealand's traditional Super Rugby powerhouses slumped to the bottom of the competition standings. The seven-time...