Two debutants feature in Black Ferns clash against Australia
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBlack Ferns coaches Wayne Smith, Wes Clarke and Whitney Hansen have made several changes to the side that locked in the O’Reilly Cup for another year with victory in Christchurch last weekend. The...
Ireland and South Africa climb World Rugby Women’s Rankings
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTwo teams improved their position in the World Rugby Women’s Rankings as a result of the three test matches played this weekend. Ireland’s 57-22 win over Japan in...
Black Ferns set to defend O’Reilly Cup in Christchurch
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBlack Ferns coaches Wayne Smith, Wes Clarke and Whitney Hansen have named their side for the first of two O’Reilly Cup Tests, to be played in Christchurch, this Saturday (kick off 7.05pm). The...
Black Ferns named for O’Reilly Cup Test series
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAs the Black Ferns continue to build to the Rugby World Cup 2021, played in 2022, Director of Rugby Wayne Smith as named a 33-player squad for the upcoming two-Test series against Australia. The...
Wallaroos fail to hold off New Zealand in Tauranga
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIn wet and wild conditions, the Wallaroos have fallen 23-10 to heated rivals New Zealand after failing to hold onto a first half lead. Starting in their game of the Pacific Four Series, the Buildcorp...
31-strong Black Ferns squad named for home June Test series
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMonths out from Rugby World Cup 2021 playing in 2022, New Zealand rugby fans get their first taste of Black Ferns action with the Pacific Four Series squad named today.Black Ferns coaches Wayne Smith,...
Sarah Hirini and Anna Richards take major prizes as women's rugby shines at the ASB New Zealand Rugby Awards
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBlack Ferns Sevens captain Sarah Hirini has collected three major prizes at the 2021 ASB New Zealand Rugby Awards, including the supreme Kelvin R. Tremain Memorial Player of the Year. Due to COVID-19...
Nominees announced for 2021 ASB Rugby Awards
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand Rugby’s (NZR) top performers of 2021 will be recognised in an ASB Rugby Awards TV event, with nominees announced today. This year’s awards, due to COVID-19 restrictions on public...
Red Roses record win over Black Ferns
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland Women ran out comfortable 56-15 winners against New Zealand at Northampton's cinch Stadium at Franklin's Gardens.It is the first time England have secured back-to-back wins over New Zealand...
Inaugural Super Rugby Aupiki squads announced
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe inaugural season of Super Rugby Aupiki reaches another milestone today with the announcement of player signings across the four teams. 105 players have signed contracts for 2022 and the first season...
