Beauden Barrett back for the Blues
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyAn eclectic mix of young blood and hardened experience form the 38-player Blues squad looking to go back-to-back in DHL Super Rugby Pacific 2025. Seven players land a full Blues contract for the first...
All Blacks XV team named for match against Georgia
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyThe All Blacks XV team has been named ahead of their second match of the Northern Tour against Georgia at GGL Stadium, Montpellier, France on Sunday 10 November, kick-off at 2PM CET (2AM, Monday 11 November...
All Blacks XV team named for match against Munster
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks XV Head Coach Clayton McMillan alongside Assistant Coaches Jamie Mackintosh, Cory Jane and David Hill have named their All Blacks XV team to play Munster this Saturday at Thomond Park in Ireland. Du’Plessis...
Six to debut for the Maori All Blacks v Japan XV
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbySix players are in-line to make their debut for the Māori All Blacks in game one against Japan XV this Saturday, 10.00pm NZST (7.00pm JST) kick-off at Chichibunomiya Rugby Stadium, Tokyo.Laghlan...
Maori All Blacks squad announced for Japan 2024
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyMāori All Blacks selectors of Ross Filipo (Muaūopko), Roger Randle (Ngāti Awa), Greg Feek (Ngāti Kahugunu) and Jamie Joseph (Ngāti Maniapoto, Ngāti Rārua, Rangitāne) have announced a 28-strong...
Tuipulotu returns for the Blues ahead of final
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyBlues Captain Patrick Tuipulotu is back in the starting XV for this Saturday’s DHL Super Rugby Grand Final as the Blues take on the Chiefs at Eden Park at 7:05pm. The Grand Final is sold out with...
Blues advance into final after taking down Brumbies
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe ACT Brumbies have been unable to end Australia's 10-year Super Rugby Pacific title drought, out-muscled by the Blues 34-20 in their Auckland semi-final. After losing veteran Test prop James Slipper...
Rieko Ioane returns for the Blues
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyA couple of Blues heavyweights, Rieko Ioane and Stephen Perofeta return to the starting lineup this weekend as the team travel to Christchurch to take on the Crusaders in DHL Super Rugby Pacific. Ioane...
Renata reaches 50 as Blues eye Gordy Hunter defence
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Gordon Hunter Memorial Trophy is up for grabs this weekend as the Blues host the Highlanders at 7:05pm on Saturday night at Eden Park in Auckland. The DHL Super Rugby Pacific match headlines an exciting...
Super Rugby Pacific 2024 Teams: All the team news for Round 11
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe race to the finals begins as Round 11 shapes as a crucial weekend for the 2024 Super Rugby Pacific season. It begins in Wellington when the ladder-leading Hurricanes look to bounce back against the...