New Zealand 34-32 France: Hosts edge back-and-forth Nations Championship curtain-raiser
3 days ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand held off a late comeback attempt from France for a nail-biting 34-32 victory in the first-ever Nations Championship match in Christchurch. The very first match in the new-look, 12-team tournament...
Nations Championship: Round 1 Report
3 days ago by Ultimate RugbyRound 1 of the Nations Championship saw both hemispheres come out with 3 wins a piece, with South Africa leading the Southern Hemisphere table following their dominant display against England at Ellis...
All Blacks team to play France in Christchurch
1 week 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 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks Squad Named for Nations Championship Southern Series Ardie Savea has been named All Blacks Captain for...
Hurricanes name team to face Chiefs in home Super Rugby Pacific Grand Final
3 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Hurricanes have named their side to face the Chiefs in this weekend’s Super Rugby Pacific Grand Final in Wellington. After defeating the Blues in last week’s semi-final, the Hurricanes...
Hurricanes name team to face Brumbies in home Qualifying Final
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Hurricanes have named their side to face the Brumbies in this weekend’s Qualifying Final at Hnry Stadium. After finishing the regular season in first place, a familiar side with numerous...
Hurricanes team to face the Blues in this weeks round 14 match.
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Hurricanes have named their team to face the Blues in this week’s round 14 match at Eden Park on Saturday. Following last week’s 50-17 win over Moana Pasifika, eight changes and a positional...
Hurricanes team to face Crusaders on Friday.
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Hurricanes have named their side for their round 12 Super Rugby Pacific match against the Crusaders in Wellington on Friday. Following last week’s Super Round victory over the Brumbies, four...
2026 Super Rugby Pacific Round 12 Team Lists
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe road to the Super Rugby Pacific Finals ramps up in Round 12 as the ten teams name their sides for the upcoming week. It begins in the NZ capital as the Hurricanes take on the Crusaders, while the...
2026 Super Rugby Pacific Teams: Super Round (Round 11)
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbySuper Round descends on Christchurch as the ten teams in action prepare to officially open the new One NZ Stadium. It begins on Friday with the hosts Crusaders taking on the NSW Waratahs, with the defending...
