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VIDEO: New Zealand scrumhalves show off their passing skills

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

New Zealand halfbacks Aaron Smith and Kendra Cocksedge showed off their passing skills this week on social media.   Aaron Smith kicked it off with his clip where he knocks the ball out of a teammates...

Scotland Women get double World Rugby Rankings boost

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Scotland’s dramatic 20-18 win over Ireland in the Rugby World Cup 201 Europe Qualifier in Parma on Sunday has sent them up to ninth position in the World Rugby Women’s Rankings,...

New Zealand rugby announce major global partnership with Altrad

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

New Zealand Rugby (NZR) has announced a major partnership with Altrad to become the Official Front of Jersey sponsor to the All Blacks and Black Ferns from 2022.   Altrad, a world leader in the...

Bledisloe Three Off

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

New Zealand Rugby (NZR) has announced the All Blacks’ two home Fortinet Rugby Championship Tests against South Africa and the Black Ferns two O’Reilly Cup Tests against the Wallaroos will not...

Black Ferns End of Year tour confirmed

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Black Ferns will travel north at the end of the year for a four-match Test series against England and France.   With two Tests each against England and France in October/November, the schedule...

adidas and NZR launch new All Blacks and Black Ferns jerseys

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

adidas and New Zealand Rugby have today unveiled two stunning, new jerseys for the All Blacks and the Black Ferns, packed with innovative new features and cutting-edge design, resulting in high-performance...

Bledisloe Cup and The Rugby Championship Covid-19 update

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

New Zealand Rugby (NZR) is working with Rugby Australia (RA) and Sanzaar to evaluate the options around The Bledisloe Cup Series and The Rugby Championship following the New Zealand Government’s...

All Black Sevens and Black Ferns Squads announced

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The All Black Sevens and Black Ferns squads have been announced and will travel to Australia next Tuesday for the Oceania Sevens.    It will be the first time the teams have travelled...

Promising fullback Sullivan gets second Blues start

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Blues head to Melbourne for the clash against the Rebels at AAMI Stadium on Saturday evening.   The team will honour experienced midfielder TJ Faiane, who returns to earn his 50th cap, the seventh-highest...

Scene set for super-charged Rugby World Cup as new dates in 2022 confirmed

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Rugby World Cup 2021 will feature increased rest periods for all teams following World Rugby’s confirmation of the revised tournament dates which will now see New Zealand host the tournament between...