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2026 Super Rugby Pacific Injury List: Round One

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

The 2026 Super Rugby Pacific season is finally here and with that comes the first release of the injury/unavailable list for this round. There is a host of regulars out for this week's action, whether...

Highlanders Unveil Squad To Play The Crusaders On Opening Day

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Highlanders have confirmed the playing 23 to open their 2026 DHL Super Rugby Pacific campaign. There’s no better way to start the 30-year anniversary celebrations than with a classic southern...

Crusaders team to face the Highlanders in Round One

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

It’s been 235 days since your Crusaders last took the field, but that wait ends this week.     It’s game week, and come Friday, we will be running...

Reds Name Team for Super Rugby Pacific Lift-off in Sydney

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

Harry McLaughlin-Phillips and Louis Werchon have been installed as the halves pairing for the Queensland Reds for Friday night’s opener in Sydney in Swyftx Super Rugby Pacific.McLaughlin-Phillips,...

Injury Clouds Fabian Holland’s Season Opener

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Highlanders’ final preparations for the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific season have been clouded by a significant injury to star lock Fabian Holland. The All Black second-rower was forced from the field...

Super Rugby Pacific season launched in Auckland

2 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

The milestone 2026 Super Rugby Pacific season was officially launched in Auckland today, with players past and present gathering in Okahu Bay to help kick off the celebrations of 30 years of Super Rugby. The...

Super Rugby Pacific confirms new law innovations for 2026 season

2 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Thirty years of leading innovation across the rugby world will continue in Super Rugby Pacific in 2026 with new law modifications designed to further reduce stoppages, inspire positive play and simplify...

Perpignan's Max Hicks to join Newcastle Red Bulls

3 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Perpignan’s Max Hicks will join Newcastle Red Bulls in the summer, with the 6 foot 6 forward arriving on a two-year deal. The 26-year-old Kiwi plays back row or lock, with the Maori All Black cap...

Pledger ruled out for 2026 Super Rugby season

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Highlanders halfback Dylan Pledger will miss the entire 2026 Super Rugby Pacific season after suffering a serious knee injury at training. The setback is expected to keep the talented young player out...

Wider Training Groups locked in for 2026

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Following the announcement of the 38-strong DHL Super Rugby Pacific squads, New Zealand Rugby’s (NZR) five Super Rugby clubs have announced their Wider Training...