Canterbury to Head North for Round 8 of the Hilux NPC
8 hours ago by Ultimate RugbyOff the back of a convincing win at home against Wellington, Canterbury has named the 23 to hit the road for this Sundays clash against North Harbour. In the front row we welcome back both...
NPC Round Seven Preview
6 days ago by Ultimate RugbyRound 6 Wrap: Round 6 saw the NPC move into the second half of the regular season, with the playoff picture beginning to take shape. The biggest matchup of the round came on Friday night...
NPC Round 4: Can Northland grasp history?
4 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Northland Kauri would make history by winning at One NZ Stadium tomorrow, in doing so winning the Ranfurly Shield for the first time in the club’s history. Before becoming the Northland we...
Fans turn out and tune in as Hilux NPC marks 50 years
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Hilux NPC is enjoying a remarkable surge in audience numbers as the competition celebrates its 50th year, with a significant number of fans turning up and tuning in as provincial rugby enjoys a major...
Richie Mo'unga returns to the All Blacks for the South Africa tour
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyAhead of the matches against South Africa on the Greatest Rivalry tour, Richie Mo'unga, one of the great figures of New Zealand rugby, was called up to the All Blacks in...
NPC squads named ahead of the weeks clashes
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyRound three of the NPC is soon to get underway and there are just three unbeaten teams, two of which have a full house of points from their opening games. Hawke's Bay and Waikato lead the way with Canterbury...
NPC Team sheets | Round One
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 2026 Hilux NPC kicks off this weekend. Here is the team sheets
Crusaders and All Blacks forward Cullen Grace to join Scarlets
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyOne of the most respected forwards in New Zealand rugby, Grace arrives in West Wales with a reputation built on professionalism, consistency and a relentless competitive edge developed within the Crusaders...
Ellison names first Maori All Blacks squad blending experience and new talent
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Māori All Blacks Head Coach Tamati Ellison (Ngāi Tahu, Ngāti Mutunga, Ngāti Whakaue) has named his first squad in charge of the team, selecting a blend of experienced campaigners, returning Māori...
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...
