New Zealand & Ireland Chase Olympic Glory
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyPool A could lay claim to being the most open of the three pools ahead of kick-off in Paris. The action will get underway when Ireland, second only to Argentina in the regular season SVNS standings,...
NZ 7's names their Olympic squads
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyOlympic experience and youthful excitement bookend the two New Zealand Rugby Sevens teams named for the Paris Olympics next month.Nine players will become Olympians for the first time, while 15 athletes...
New Zealand Sevens squads named for Hong Kong Sevens
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe All Blacks Sevens and Black Ferns Sevens are in Hong Kong preparing ahead of the last tournament at the iconic Hong Kong Stadium.Considered the home of sevens, the tournament began in 1976 with the...
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),...
2023 PIC Steelers Squad Confirmed
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyCoach Reon Graham has confirmed his 2023 Counties Manukau Rugby PIC Steelers squad for the upcoming Bunnings Warehouse NPC. Sticking with his theory of picking local, Graham has named a side choc-full...
Black Ferns Sevens and All Blacks Sevens set their sights on Hong Kong return
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe All Blacks Sevens and Black Ferns Sevens teams return to the Hong Kong Sevens this weekend. After successfully qualifying for the 2024 Paris Olympics and securing their fourth successive...
Tim Mikkelson returns for 99th All Blacks Sevens tournament
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOne of the world’s most decorated sevens players, Tim Mikkelson, will return from injury at the Hong Kong Sevens on 4-6 November. This will be his first tournament since claiming a silver medal at...
New Zealand Sevens teams named for Rugby World Cup Sevens in Cape Town
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe All Blacks Sevens and Black Ferns Sevens squads set to compete for the Rugby World Cup Sevens title in South Africa early next month have been named today. Both teams are defending...
Kurt Baker returns for 50th All Blacks Sevens tournament in Los Angeles
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe All Blacks Sevens stalwart Kurt Baker will run out in the black jersey for the 50th time in Los Angeles next weekend, named in the 13-strong team for the World Series tournament. Coach Clark...
Fiji retain Olympic rugby sevens title with victory over New Zealand
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFiji secured their second successive men’s Olympic rugby sevens gold medal as they beat New Zealand 27-12 in a thrilling gold medal match at Tokyo Stadium. The defending champions...
