NPC Round 6 wrap up: Tasman make first ‘log o wood’ defence
1 month 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...
NPC Round 5 Wrap: Tasman make Ranfurly Shield history
1 month 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...
Reviewing the NPC opening weekend
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyLast season's Bunnings Warehouse NPC top guns made the best starts to the 2024 competition over the weekend, with champions Taranaki making an emphatic start with a 31-15 win over Counties Manukau in New...
Super Rugby Pacific 2024 Teams: All the team news for Round Nine
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyRound Nine of Super Rugby Pacific completes the bye section of the draw as teams look to build form. It begins in Fiji as the Drua take on the unbeaten Hurricanes in Suva. The Queensland Reds and Highlanders...
Ethan Blacadder returns for the Crusaders
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyIt’s Day One of the Australia Tour and the Crusaders have named their squad to take on the Waratahs on Friday 12 April. It’ll be our boys first time playing at Sydney’s Allianz Stadium....
Super Rugby Pacific 2024 Round Five teams
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyKids Round is here as all 12 teams battle it out as part of Round Five of Super Rugby Pacific. It begins in Palmerston North as the top of the table Hurricanes host the Melbourne Rebels. The ACT Brumbies...
Super Rugby Pacific 2024 Round four teams
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyRound Four of Super Rugby Pacific is here as teams switch up their line-ups ahead of a big weekend of action. It begins with the Crusaders hosting the Hurricanes in Christchurch before Taniela Tupou...
Crusaders Three Debutants Named for Drua Clash
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Crusaders head to Fiji this week to take on the Drua. It’s hot, it’s humid, it’s Round 3 of Super Rugby Pacific 2024. Let’s go. Both the Drua and the Crusaders...
PIC Steelers to face Wellington on Saturday in Ranfurly Shield clash
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyPIC Steelers coach Reon Graham has brought some Super Rugby experience into his starting side for Saturday’s Ranfurly Shield clash with Wellington in the capital. Hooker Ioane Moananu (Crusaders),...
Last minute penalty try gives Hawke's Bay narrow NPC win over Counties Manukau
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyA thrilling encounter took place between Counties Manukau and Hawke's Bay at Navigation Homes Stadium, Pukekohe, which was the first game of the second round of the Bunnings NPC. The Steelers...