Beauden Barrett back for the Blues
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyAn eclectic mix of young blood and hardened experience form the 38-player Blues squad looking to go back-to-back in DHL Super Rugby Pacific 2025. Seven players land a full Blues contract for the first...
Wellington Lions name side for home final against Bay of Plenty
3 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Wellington Lions head into the NPC grand finale against Bay of Plenty this Saturday. The boys have secured themselves a home final at Sky Stadium, after finishing top of the table, and it’s...
Wellington team named for Waikato Semi-final clash
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter a strong showing against Counties in the Capital last week, the Wellington Lions prepare to take on Waikato in their semi-final showdown. It’s shaping up to be an epic match of sudden-death...
NPC Round 6 wrap up: Tasman make first ‘log o wood’ defence
2 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...
Wellington edge Otago in Thriller
2 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...
Wellington name side to play Canterbury
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Mills Albert Wellington Lions have proved themselves a force to be reckoned with as they head into round four with three back-to-back wins. “Every week we want to get better,” remarks...
Wellington Lions Name Team for Opening Clash
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWellington Lions Head Coach Alando Soakai has named his side for Friday’s opening round of the 2024 Bunnings Warehouse NPC season, against Auckland at Eden Park. Xavier Numia returns to the...
Super Rugby Pacific round 14 teams
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbySuper Rugby Pacific is heading into the final two weeks of the regular season as teams start to build for the finals. The Hurricanes and Chiefs open the round in Hamilton in what is expected to be a thriller,...
Rieko Ioane returns for the Blues
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyA couple of Blues heavyweights, Rieko Ioane and Stephen Perofeta return to the starting lineup this weekend as the team travel to Christchurch to take on the Crusaders in DHL Super Rugby Pacific. Ioane...
Super Rugby Pacific 2024 Teams: All the team news for Round 11
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe race to the finals begins as Round 11 shapes as a crucial weekend for the 2024 Super Rugby Pacific season. It begins in Wellington when the ladder-leading Hurricanes look to bounce back against the...
