All Blacks XV team named for match against Munster
4 months 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...
Christian Lio-WIllie Renews Crusaders Contract
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyChristian Lio-Willie has secured his future with the Crusaders and signed a contract through until 2027. The loose forward joined the Crusaders for the 2023 Super Rugby Pacific season and played every...
Update to All Blacks travelling squad for Japan and Northern Tour
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe All Blacks have made three injury-enforced changes to the squad for the 2024 Lipovitan-D Challenge Cup match against Japan and the Northern Tour. Ethan Blackadder (calf), Luke Jacobson...
WATCH: Cameron Millar interception try
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWatch as Cameron Millar intercepts the ball to run it in and score under the poles Otago have LIFE! Cameron Millar plucks one to go under the sticks 😏📺 Watch live on @skysportnz pic.twitter.com/w8Fnu2JXHV —...
All Blacks returning for final round-robin stage of NPC
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbySixteen members of the All Blacks Lipovitan-D Rugby Championship squad will represent their Provincial Unions in the final round-robin stage of the Bunnings Warehouse NPC this weekend.George Bower will...
NPC Round 6 wrap up: Tasman make first ‘log o wood’ defence
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyTasman had a Sunday to remember in the NPC, Week 6 when defending the Ranfurly Shield for the first time to be the only unbeaten team, but still two points behind Wellington who have played an extra game. Wellington...
All Blacks squad update - Newell ruled out
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyInjured All Black Fletcher Newell will miss next week's Rugby Championship Test against Australia, but New Zealand Rugby said on Sunday fellow-prop Ethan de Groot is fit to play. Crusaders tight-head...
12 All Blacks released to play NPC
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyTwelve members of the All Blacks Lipovitan-D Rugby Championship squad will represent their Provincial Unions this weekend during Round 6 of the Bunnings Warehouse NPC.George Bell and Ethan de Groot will...
Wellington edge Otago in Thriller
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyOtago's put in their best effort the season agianst Wellington in their NPCclash earlier today, however the vistors prevailed securing 32-28 victory in a thriller at Forsyth Barr Stadium, and effort that...
NPC Round 5 Wrap: Tasman make Ranfurly Shield history
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyBlenheim's Lansdowne Park will be the place to be in next weekend's NPC, as new Ranfurly Shield holders Tasman will defend the trophy against Wellington, the only other unbeaten side in the competition. Tasman...
