By the numbers: All Blacks set for first Test against South Africa
18 hours ago by Ultimate RugbyThe All Blacks head to Ellis Park on Saturday for Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry, with New Zealand’s ball-in-hand attack set to meet South Africa’s physicality. Here's...
All Blacks named for first South Africa Test in Johannesburg
1 day ago by Ultimate RugbyLoose forward and Captain Ardie Savea, halfback Cam Roigard and outside back Will Jordan will make their first appearance of the tour against the Springboks on Saturday. Damian McKenzie has also returned...
Nations Championship: Round 3 Report
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyThe third and final weekend of the Nations Championship’s Southern Hemisphere Series provided some truly thrilling moments around the world. Here’s how it went. New Zealand 40–21...
All Blacks team to play Italy in Wellington
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks Head Coach Dave Rennie has named his team to play Italy in Wellington this Saturday evening. It includes five changes to the starting 15 that beat France, and six new faces on the...
All Blacks team to play France in Christchurch
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyAn experienced front row of Ethan de Groot, Codie Taylor and Fletcher Newell will be backed up by Asafo Aumua, Tyrel Lomax and uncapped prop, Xavier Numia. Impressive young locks, Josh...
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...
Damian McKenzie playing his 150th Chiefs game
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyMcKenzie will start in a settled Gallagher Chiefs side on Friday with the injury to Wallace Sititi and a concussion to centre Kyle Brown forcing two changes Lalakai Foketi will start at...
All Blacks back for Gallagher Chiefs playoff against Reds
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyGallagher Chiefs Head Coach Jono Gibbes has recalled seven All Blacks to his starting XV for Saturday’s Qualifying Final against the Reds in Hamilton. He also moved one, Samipeni...
Josh Jacomb at First Five for Gallagher Chiefs against Highlanders
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyJosh Jacomb and Damian McKenzie will share the play making duties against the Highlanders on Friday with Jacomb at first five for the Gallagher Chiefs and McKenzie at fullback. It...
2025 Super Rugby Pacific Round 13 Teams
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbySuper Rugby Pacific is entering the business end of the season as the teams in action confirm their line-ups for Round 13. It begins with a mega match-up of Kiwi heavyweights as the Crusaders host the...
