Five new caps named in All Black Rugby Championship squad
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks selectors Ian Foster, Jason Ryan and Joe Schmidt have announced a squad of 36 players for the Lipovitan-D Rugby Championship.The 36-strong squad is as follows: (age, Super Rugby...
Darren Shand set to leave All Blacks after 20 years
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks Manager Darren Shand has announced he will be leaving the team after the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France.The highly regarded member of the All Blacks management group has enjoyed...
Will Jordan inks 2027 contract extension with NZR, Crusaders & Tasman
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWill Jordan has become the latest All Black to re-sign with New Zealand Rugby (NZR) until the end of the 2027 Rugby World Cup cycle. The 25-year-old from Christchurch has also recommitted to the Crusaders...
Anton Lienert-Brown re-signs with NZR, Chiefs, Waikato Rugby
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks midfielder Anton Lienert Brown said there was a sense of unfinished business when he put pen to paper on a deal that will keep him with New Zealand Rugby (NZR) until the end of 2026.The 60-Test...
Neil Powell recruits John Plumtree as Head Coach for the Sharks
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Sharks Director of Rugby, Neil Powell today announced the appointment of the much-loved former Natal player and Sharks coach John Plumtree, who returns to the fold as Head Coach of the senior team.Plumtree...
Damian McKenzie re-signs with NZR, Chiefs & Waikato
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyLess than 24 hours after McKenzie helped the Gallagher Chiefs extend their winning streak to nine games in DHL Super Rugby Pacific, the 28-year-old has shown how much success in New Zealand means to him...
Rieko Ioane signs 2027 contract extension with NZR, Blues and Auckland
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyRieko Ioane will build on his legacy with New Zealand Rugby after signing a four-year contract extension until 2027. The 59-Test All Black has also re-signed with the Blues in DHL Super Rugby Pacific...
New Zealand rushed Robertson appointment, says Hansen
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand would have been better off biding their time before announcing Ian Foster's replacement, according to former head coach Steve Hansen. The All Blacks confirmed on Tuesday that Crusaders...
Scott Robertson appointed All Blacks Head Coach from 2024
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyScott Robertson will become the All Blacks Head Coach from 2024. The 48-year-old father of three was appointed following a robust interview process and will announce further key appointments...
New Zealand Rugby statement on All Blacks Head Coach appointment process
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe All Blacks will have a new head coach in 2024 after Ian Foster confirmed he would not be reapplying. Foster’s announcement came five hours after New Zealand Rugby announced the All Blacks...
