Highlanders Name Near Unchanged Lineup for Round Two Clash with the Chiefs
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyFresh off a stunning opening‑round victory over the defending champion Crusaders, the Highlanders will roll out a virtually unchanged starting fifteen for Saturday night’s blockbuster under the...
Warner Dearns starts for the Hurricanes
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Hurricanes have named their team for their season-opening Super Rugby Pacific match against Moana Pasifika at Sky Stadium, Wellington on Friday, proudly delivered by Fiso Group. The side features...
The Crusaders named for their first home game
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyIt’s been a long few months waiting to get back into Apollo Projects Stadium to play at home again, but Sunday afternoon footy is back in Christchurch. The...
Jermaine Ainsley signs for Saracens
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbySaracens confirmed the signing of prop Jermaine Ainsley from Lyon ahead of the 2026/27 campaign. Born and raised in New Zealand, Ainsley moved to Western Australia in pursuit of an opportunity to establish...
New Zealand Rugby launch Super Rugby Development Programme
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand Rugby has launched a new Super Rugby Development programme with a series of matches running from 14 February to 11 April.The programme will run alongside the first nine weeks of the 2026 DHL...
Holland out until August with shoulder injury
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyIn a major blow to the Highlanders ahead of the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific season, standout lock Fabian Holland has been confirmed out of action until at least August due to a serious shoulder injury. Holland,...
Four on debut for Chiefs' first game of season
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyHead coach Jono Gibbes has named four debutants for the Gallagher Chiefs opening Super Rugby Pacific match against the Blues at Eden Park. Included in the squad, Gibbes also announced Luke Jacobson will...
Crusaders team to face the Highlanders in Round One
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyIt’s been 235 days since your Crusaders last took the field, but that wait ends this week. It’s game week, and come Friday, we will be running...
Super Rugby Pacific expands awards program for 2026
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbySuper Rugby Pacific will introduce two new major accolades to the end-of-season awards program in 2026, with Rookie of the Year and a Team of the Year to be presented alongside the competition’s...
Anthony Belleau renews contract with Northampton Saints
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyNorthampton Saints today confirm that fly‑half Anthony Belleau has signed a contract extension, keeping the French playmaker at cinch Stadium at Franklin’s Gardens. Since arriving in Northampton...
