Super Rugby Pacific: Two Cracking NZ Derbies Ahead
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe first of the New Zealand derbies sees the Highlanders pitted against the Chiefs in Queenstown. The Chiefs announced earlier in the week that their co-captains for the season would take...
Super Rugby Referees aim for faster rugby with two law variations approved
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRugby Australia, New Zealand Rugby and SANZAAR have today confirmed the law variations approved by World Rugby that will be applied for the upcoming Super Rugby Pacific season. Super Rugby Pacific...
Sam Lousi signs new Scarlets contract
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyScarlets are delighted to announce that second row Sam Lousi has extended his stay at the club by signing a new contract. The 30-year-old second row has been a mainstay of the Scarlets pack since...
How to watch Super Rugby Pacific in the UK, and globally this season
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBroadcasters in the United Kingdom and parts of Europe have not secured the rights for Super Rugby Pacific matches this season. SANZAAR have revealed how fans from these territories will...
Ardie Savea To Return As Hurricanes Captain
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyArdie Savea has once again been named as captain of the Hurricanes for the 2022 DHL Super Rugby Pacific season. The experienced loose forward’s first game against the Crusaders in Round 1 will mark...
NZR relocates Super Rugby Pacific squads to Queenstown
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand Rugby (NZR) has made the decision to relocate the six New Zealand-based Super Rugby Pacific squads to Queenstown to mitigate against the risk of COVID-19 side-lining any of the teams. NZR...
Scarlets sign former All Blacks forward Vaea Fifita
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyScarlets have confirmed the signing of All Blacks and Wasps' forward Vaea Fifita. The 29-year-old, who can play in the second row and back row, will make the switch from Gallagher Premiership...