By the numbers: All Blacks set for first Test against South Africa
1 day 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
2 days 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...
All Blacks bite back with eight-try Sharks feast
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyCompetition for Test places in the New Zealand squad was heightened by an emphatic 54-0 win in their second tour game, with a clinical performance against the Sharks pleasing coach Dave Rennie. The...
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...
Nations Championship: Round 1 Report
1 month 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 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...
Hurricanes name team to face Chiefs in home Super Rugby Pacific Grand Final
2 months 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
2 months 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 Seal Top Finish with Statement Victory Over Highlanders
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Hurricanes have secured first place in the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific regular season after a strong 45 to 28 win against the Highlanders. Needing only a win to confirm top spot, Clark Laidlaw’s...
