By the numbers: All Blacks set for first Test against South Africa
19 hours ago by Ultimate RugbyThe All Blacks head to Ellis Park on Saturday for Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry, with New Zealand’s ball-in-hand attack set to meet South Africa’s physicality. Here's...
All Blacks named for first South Africa Test in Johannesburg
1 day ago by Ultimate RugbyLoose forward and Captain Ardie Savea, halfback Cam Roigard and outside back Will Jordan will make their first appearance of the tour against the Springboks on Saturday. Damian McKenzie has also returned...
Champions Kobe confirm World Cup winner as Dave Rennie’s successor
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyLeague One champions Kobe Steelers have today confirmed the appointment of World Cup-winning All Black Andy Ellis as former head coach Dave Rennie’s successor in Hyogo. RugbyJP.com first...
Nations Championship: Round 3 Report
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyThe third and final weekend of the Nations Championship’s Southern Hemisphere Series provided some truly thrilling moments around the world. Here’s how it went. New Zealand 40–21...
New Zealand 40-21 Ireland: Ruthless hosts continue stunning Eden Park streak
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand preserved their stellar 32-year unbeaten run at Eden Park with a dominant 40-21 victory over Ireland on Saturday. The All Blacks scored six tries to overwhelm their visitors and continue their...
Ardie Savea powers over the line
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyWatch as Ardie Savea gets the All Blacks second try All Blacks get their second 🇳🇿🔥 Ardie Savea makes it look all too easy off the scrum, slicing right past the Irish defence to...
All Blacks team to play Italy in Wellington
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks Head Coach Dave Rennie has named his team to play Italy in Wellington this Saturday evening. It includes five changes to the starting 15 that beat France, and six new faces on the...
All Blacks team to play France in Christchurch
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyAn experienced front row of Ethan de Groot, Codie Taylor and Fletcher Newell will be backed up by Asafo Aumua, Tyrel Lomax and uncapped prop, Xavier Numia. Impressive young locks, Josh...
All Blacks Squad Named for Nations Championship Southern Series
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks Squad Named for Nations Championship Southern Series Ardie Savea has been named All Blacks Captain for...
Moana Pasifika to be axed from Super Rugby Pacific
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyMoana Pasifika are reportedly set to exit Super Rugby Pacific at the end of this season due to funding issues, reducing the competition to 10 teams from 2027. Players were informed of the decision, following...
