Lomax recommits to New Zealand Rugby, Hurricanes and Tasman through 2029
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks prop Tyrel Lomax has re-signed with New Zealand Rugby, the Hurricanes and Tasman through to the end of 2029. The 30-year old’s contract extension will take Lomax through next...
All Blacks back for Gallagher Chiefs playoff against Reds
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyGallagher Chiefs Head Coach Jono Gibbes has recalled seven All Blacks to his starting XV for Saturday’s Qualifying Final against the Reds in Hamilton. He also moved one, Samipeni...
Crusaders qualifying Final team naming: Sold-out stage set for finals showdown vs Blues
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyIt’s qualifying final time in Christchurch, and a sold-out One New Zealand Stadium will set the scene for another chapter in one of Super Rugby’s fiercest rivalries, with the Crusaders...
ACT Brumbies Team – Qualifying Final vs Hurricanes
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe ACT Brumbies have named their side for Friday night's Super Rugby Pacific Qualifying Final against the Hurricanes in Wellington. Head Coach Stephen Larkham has made two changes to the starting XV,...
URC Awards
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyChris Smith, Ben Carter, Quan Horn, Evan Roos and Jack Walsh have added their names to the United Rugby Championship Awards roll of honour by collecting the Gilbert Golden Boot, IPVanish Tackle...
Super Rugby Qualifying Finals Confirmed
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Super Rugby Pacific Qualifying Final fixtures have been confirmed with the Crusaders overtaking the Blues to claim third spot on the ladder in the last round of the regular season. The...
Allison included on Match Official panel for Junior World Championship
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa’s Christopher Allison is one of 12 match officials to take the whistle at the Junior World Championship 2026 in Georgia, World Rugby announced on Wednesday, with a month to go until...
Rob Penney steps down as Crusaders Head Coach, Scott Hansen confirmed for 2027
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Crusaders can confirm Rob Penney will step down from his role as Head Coach following the conclusion of the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific season, with Scott Hansen appointed as his replacement...
Erasmus pleased as Bok alignment camp concludes
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Rassie Erasmus was satisfied that the necessary building blocks were in place for the international season as the team wrapped up their second and final alignment camp on Thursday, before...
Ereatara Enari to depart Hurricanes at end of season
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Hurricanes can confirm that Ereatara Enari will join Welsh club Dragons following the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific. Enari remains available and fully committed to the Hurricanes throughout the 2026 campaign,...
