Hawke's Bay, the Ranfurly Shield holders, will play Taranaki in New Plymouth for the NPC Title
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyTaranaki, the second-placed qualifier, was too strong for third-placed Canterbury, while fourth-placed Hawke's Bay took their chances with a final scoreline that flattered the defending champions. Taranaki's...
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...
Peni Ravai re-signs with Reds; Massimo De Lutiis returns to Queensland
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFijian Test prop Peni Ravai has re-signed with the Queensland Reds through 2024 after impressing in his debut Super Rugby Pacific season. The 33-year-old was yesterday named in Fiji’s squad...
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...
TJ Perenara Recommits to Hurricanes and New Zealand Rugby
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyTJ Perenara, the first player to reach 150 games for the Hurricanes has recommitted to the club and New Zealand Rugby for a further two years, through until the end of 2025. Since a memorable hat-trick...
Fa’alogo Tana Umaga takes the helm as Moana Pasifika’s Head Coach
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyMoana Pasifika has appointed Fa’alogo Tana Umaga ONZM as its new Head Coach. Umaga, who has a wealth of experience as a player and a coach and has garnered huge respect across...
Munster Rugby’s New Signings For 2023/24
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFive players will join the Munster Rugby senior squad next season as the province look to defend their URC title and compete in a Champions Cup Pool that includes Toulon, Exeter Chiefs, Northampton Saints...
Vern Cotter named Blues head coach for the next two years
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyVern Cotter has been named head coach of the Blues on a two-year contract for the DHL Super Rugby Pacific competition. He will have former All Black, Hurricanes and Wellington player Jason O'Halloran...
All Blacks travel squad for Argentina test
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks selectors Ian Foster, Jason Ryan and Joe Schmidt have announced that two injury replacements will travel to Argentina for next weekend’s Test in Mendoza.Outside back Shaun Stevenson and...
Melbourne Rebels Sign All Black and Super Rugby Champion Matt Proctor
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Melbourne Rebels confirm another major signing for their 2024 Harvey Norman Super Rugby Pacific campaign, with All Black Matt Proctor committing to the Club. The hard running centre has signed...
