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Wider Training Groups locked in for 2026

4 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Following the announcement of the 38-strong DHL Super Rugby Pacific squads, New Zealand Rugby’s (NZR) five Super Rugby clubs have announced their Wider Training...

Super Rugby Pacific squads named for 2026 season

4 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Super Rugby Pacific squads named for 2026 season   As Super Rugby Pacific prepares to celebrate 30 years, all 11 clubs have announced their squads for the 2026 season.   Fan favourites will...

Hurricanes announce 2026 Super Rugby Pacific squad

4 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Hurricanes are proud to announce next year’s Super Rugby Pacific squad. Featuring 33 players who have been retained from last year’s playing contingent, next year’s squad also includes...

Fresh Faces and International Experience Feature in 2026 Highlanders Squad

4 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Highlanders are proud to announce a 38-man squad to compete in the 2026 DHL Super Rugby Pacific competition. The squad has a fresh and exciting look to it including seven players who will all pull...

Canterbury Edge Otago in NPC Final Thriller

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Canterbury reclaimed the Bunnings NPC crown with a 36-28 victory over Otago in Christchurch on Saturday, securing their 15th national title and first since 2017. They were the top two qualifiers, and...

Tevita Mafileo called up by Scott Robertson

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

All Blacks selectors have named their squad for the 2025 Grand Slam tour, which kicks off with ‘The Gallagher Cup – The Rematch’ against Ireland in Chicago, followed by matches against...

Seven All Blacks to represent their Provincial Unions in NPC quarter-finals

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Seven members of the All Blacks Lipovitan-D Rugby Championship squad will represent their Provincial Unions in the Bunnings Warehouse National Provincial Championship quarter-finals this weekend. Anton...

Force secure NZ U20s assistant Dunlea as new forwards coach

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Western Force is rapt to confirm the appointment of former New Zealand U20s and Canterbury assistant coach Craig Dunlea as the Club’s new forwards coach. The former prop will complete the Force’s...