Rassie runs the changes after early team announcement
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Rassie Erasmus named a new-look backline for the second Test against the All Blacks in Wellington on Saturday, where Ethan Hooker will earn his first start in the green and gold jumper. The...
Ranfurly Shield Preview: Southland take on Canterbury
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbySouthland’s famous 25–10 victory over Waikato last weekend handed them the Ranfurly Shield for the first time since 2011. Now, they must defend it immediately and their first challenge couldn’t...
Erasmus sticks to tried and tested for NZ battle
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Rassie Erasmus stuck to his tried and tested combinations for their third Rugby Championship encounter against the All Blacks at Eden Park in Auckland on Saturday, making only four changes...
Canterbury Chase Ranfurly Shield Record
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyCanterbury will have All Blacks hooker George Bell back on deck but must do without captain Cullen Grace when they challenge Southland for the Ranfurly Shield in Invercargill on Saturday. Bell is set...
Moodie describes playing against the All Blacks as a dream
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok utility back Canan Moodie described the opportunity of facing the All Blacks at their fortress Eden Park in the Castle Lager Rugby Championship as “massive” and said it was an occasion...
'Nervy week' for both teams Erasmus says
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe eyes of the rugby world will descend upon Eden Park in Auckland New Zealand this Saturday as the world number one All Blacks will host the reigning world champions, the Springboks. Speaking to the...
Razor Robertson speaks on the Springboks' form
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAll blacks head coach Scott Robertson spoke to the media earlier today, I heard of there are much anticipated clash with the spring box at Eden Park in Auckland on Saturday. Scott Robertson spoke on what...
A look into the Springbok and All Blacks rivalry
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyFor the first time since 2013, New Zealand will host South Africa at the historic Eden Park Stadium in Auckland New Zealand. The fixture remains a rich one heated in rivalry and brewed with intensity....
RWC2025 | New Zealand's Maia Roos talks about her route into rugby
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand's Maia Roos talks about her route into rugby and reflects on her team's opening win over Spain ahead of the Black Ferns' Pool C match against Japan at Sandy Park on Sunday. Maia Roos On...
2026 Super Rugby Pacific draw unveiled
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe release of the Super Rugby Pacific draw for 2026 has revealed an action-packed schedule for a milestone season celebrating 30 years of Super Rugby. The draw features 77 round robin matches held across...
