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Auckland Thrilling climax looms in shock-riddled Rugby Championship
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAn extraordinary 2025 Rugby Championship is heading for a thrilling climax with just two points separating surprise leaders Australia from last-placed Argentina with two rounds remaining. New Zealand...
Wallabies true believers they can end Bledisloe drought
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWallabies skipper Harry Wilson says his team is excited rather than daunted by the challenge of getting one hand on the Bledisloe Cup trophy with a history-making win at Eden Park. The prized trans-Tasman...
Thirteen All Blacks available for round 8 of the NPC
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyEight NPC teams will welcome back members of the current All Blacks squad when round 8 kicks off this Friday, with thirteen players released to play for their provincial teams. Josh Lord, who has been...
Roigard back for All Blacks ahead of Wallabies tests
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand have been handed a timely boost ahead of their pivotal Rugby Championship Tests against Australia, with halfback Cameron Roigard cleared to return after a two-month layoff with a foot injury. Roigard...
'Where's that spine?': All Blacks come under fire after record loss
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyScrutiny on coach Scott Robertson and his team was intense following their late capitulation in Saturday's 43-10 Rugby Championship Test in Wellington. It was the heaviest defeat in all of New Zealand's...
Boks blow All Blacks away
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks bounced back in brilliant fashion to beat New Zealand by 43-10 in Wellington on Saturday night to keep alive their chances in the Castle Lager Rugby Championship, while retaining the Freedom...
“We have to be at our best for 80 minutes against NZ”
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok assistant coach Mzwandile Stick and captain Siya Kolisi admitted on Friday that they had learned many lessons from last weekend’s 24-17 defeat against New Zealand in Auckland as they gear...
Rassie runs the changes after early team announcement
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Rassie Erasmus named a new-look backline for the second Test against the All Blacks in Wellington on Saturday, where Ethan Hooker will earn his first start in the green and gold jumper. The...
Reds Welcome Crusaders Blockbuster in 2026 Super Rugby Pacific Draw
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Queensland Reds will host the champion Crusaders at Suncorp Stadium for the first time in three years as a highlight of the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific draw released today. The April 11 blockbuster...
Hurricanes announce 2026 Super Rugby Pacific draw
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Hurricanes have today announced their full season schedule for the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific campaign.With 14 regular season matches, the Hurricanes will stage six home matches within their region,...
