Lethal Leiua to duel rampant rookie Van Wyk
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe South African teams resume their celebrated regional derbies in Round 7 of the United Rugby Championship and Ellis Park will showcase Saturday’s blockbuster clash between two midfield...
All Blacks XV bolster squad ahead of Northern Tour
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe All Blacks XV have called in an additional six players to join the squad, ahead of their inaugural Northern Tour against Ireland A (4 November) and Barbarians (13 November). Cortez Ratima,...
Hurricanes Announce 2023 Squad
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Hurricanes have today named their 38-man squad for the 2023 DHL Super Rugby Pacific season. While the core of the squad is maintained from 2022, five new signs have been named, with four players...
Crusaders announce 2023 squad
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA returning Crusader, a local boy done good, and a few fresh out-of-towners – here’s your first look at the Crusaders squad for 2023. These boys will represent the club and the history of the...
Mata to make 100th Edinburgh appearance as Wes Goosen debuts
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFijian star Viliame ‘Bill’ Mata will make his 100th Edinburgh Rugby appearance as summer recruit Wes Goosen debuts against Zebre Parma at Stadio Sergio Lanfranchi tomorrow...
Ardie Savea to play in Japan after 2023 Rugby World Cup
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks and Hurricanes loose forward Ardie Savea will take a six-month offshore playing break in Japan next year. The 29-year-old will turn out for the Kobelco Kobe Steelers for the...
Hurricanes Sign Young Gun, Peter Lakai
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Hurricanes have announced the signing of young gun, Peter Lakai, which will see him don the yellow jersey until the end of 2025. The 19-year-old loose forward joined the Wellington Lions...
All Blacks XV squad named for two-match tour against Ireland A and Barbarians
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAuckland and Blues lock Patrick Tuipulotu will captain the inaugural All Blacks XV squad selected for two matches against Ireland A and the Barbarians next month. The 28-strong All Blacks XV squad was...
All Blacks name 35 man squad for November Tests
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks selectors Ian Foster, Joe Schmidt and Jason Ryan have named the following squad for the Lipovitan-D Rugby Challenge Cup fixture in Japan and the Healthspan Elite Northern Tour of Wales, Scotland...
Jordie Barrett re-signs with New Zealand Rugby, Hurricanes
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJordie Barrett has officially put pen-to-paper on a new deal that will keep him in the capital with the Hurricanes and New Zealand Rugby (NZR) through till the end of 2025. The Taranaki representative says...
