Preview: Wallaroos vs Black Ferns
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand's World Cup-winning Black Ferns set out on a new phase when playing Australia's Wallaroos in Thursday's first game of the Pacific Four Series in Brisbane. Match Details: New Zealand...
Hurricanes Award Winners Announced
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyBilly Proctor and Layla Sae took out the top awards, as the Hurricanes celebrated their on-field success at the club’s annual awards evening. 20-year-old Harry Godfrey won two awards –...
Black Ferns Pacific Four Series and O’Reilly Cup announced for 2023
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyA new era for the Rugby World Cup winning Black Ferns is underway with the first squad named today ahead of their opening Test for the Pacific Four Series and O’Reilly Cup against Australia in Brisbane...
New Zealand Rugby King’s Birthday honours recipients
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand Rugby (NZR) has congratulated All Blacks and Black Ferns Performance Coach Wayne Smith, and Black Ferns Co-Captains Ruahei Demant and Kennedy Simon, who have all been honoured in the 2023 King’s...
Wayne Smith appointed to new role as Performance Coach for the All Blacks and Black Ferns
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWayne Smith has been appointed as Performance Coach to the Black Ferns and All Blacks in a unique new role that will include mentoring and supporting the respective Head Coaches and enhancing...
Tyla Nathan-Wong granted release from Black Ferns Sevens contract
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand Rugby (NZR) has agreed to release Black Ferns Sevens player Tyla Nathan-Wong from her contract at her own request to pursue an opportunity to play in the NRLW competition during the Black Ferns...
Abby Dow signs for Ealing Trailfinders
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyEaling Trailfinders are thrilled to announce that Red Rose Abby Dow will join the club ahead of the 2023/24 season. The 25-year old, who is comfortable on the wing or in the fullback shirt, has...
New Zealand Rugby and Japan Rugby Football Union enter Memorandum of Understanding
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand Rugby (NZR) and Japan Rugby Football Union (JRFU) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to deepen the relationship between the two national unions and grow the game across the Asia...
Reds name unchanged team for Super W Grand Final
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Queensland Reds have named an unchanged 23 to take on the Fijiana Drua in this Saturday’s Buildcorp Super W Grand Final at Townsville’s Queensland Country Bank Stadium. After defeating...
Black Ferns Assistant Coaches confirmed
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand Rugby (NZR) has announced an experienced coaching trio of Tony Christie, Steve Jackson and Mike Delany will join Black Ferns Director of Rugby Allan Bunting. Christie will have a focus...