Canterbury Edge Otago in NPC Final Thriller
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyCanterbury reclaimed the Bunnings NPC crown with a 36-28 victory over Otago in Christchurch on Saturday, securing their 15th national title and first since 2017. They were the top two qualifiers, and...
NPC Semi-final | HIGHLIGHTS | Otago v Bay
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbySettle in for all the big plays and defining moments as Otago hosted Bay of Plenty under the roof in Dunedin for a place in the Bunnings NPC final.
Tevita Mafileo called up by Scott Robertson
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks selectors have named their squad for the 2025 Grand Slam tour, which kicks off with ‘The Gallagher Cup – The Rematch’ against Ireland in Chicago, followed by matches against...
NPC Quarterfinal highlights | Otago v Waikato
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Bunnings NPC knockout stages kicked off with a thrilling clash between Otago and Waikato with a place in the semifinals on the line.
Seven All Blacks to represent their Provincial Unions in NPC quarter-finals
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbySeven members of the All Blacks Lipovitan-D Rugby Championship squad will represent their Provincial Unions in the Bunnings Warehouse National Provincial Championship quarter-finals this weekend. Anton...
Force secure NZ U20s assistant Dunlea as new forwards coach
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Western Force is rapt to confirm the appointment of former New Zealand U20s and Canterbury assistant coach Craig Dunlea as the Club’s new forwards coach. The former prop will complete the Force’s...
NPC RD 10 HIGHLIGHTS | Auckland v Otago
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAuckland and Otago go head-to-head in a high-stakes clash as the race for playoff spots heats up in Round 10.
Connacht squad update | Aki, Hansen and Bealham integrating back
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyTemi Lasisi has undergone surgery in relation to a knee injury sustained in a development fixture at Dexcom Stadium on Friday, and will undertake an extended period of rehabilitation. Oisin...
NPC RD 8 HIGHLIGHTS | Canterbury v Otago - Ranfurly Shield
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe southern rivalry delivered again as Canterbury and Otago went at it in a fierce clash of tradition, pride, and provincial passion along with the Log'o Wood, the Ranfurly Shield.
Otago Claim Ranfurly Shield in Christchurch Classic
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyOtago have snatched the Ranfurly Shield from Canterbury in a dramatic NPC clash, edging their southern rivals 38–36 in Christchurch. The challengers spent much of the match chasing the game but...
