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...
Conrad Smith appointed Head of Men's High Performance
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand Rugby (NZR) has appointed former All Black Conrad Smith as its Head of Men's High Performance.The appointment reinforces NZR's commitment to a world-leading high-performance system that delivers...
Ellison names first Maori All Blacks squad blending experience and new talent
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Māori All Blacks Head Coach Tamati Ellison (Ngāi Tahu, Ngāti Mutunga, Ngāti Whakaue) has named his first squad in charge of the team, selecting a blend of experienced campaigners, returning Māori...
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...
Bordeaux sign two young SA stars
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyBordeaux Bègles have strengthened their pipeline of talent with the acquisition of two South African youngsters. The back-to-back Investec Champions Cup winners have signed Benjamin Coetzee and...
Beauden Barrett returns for Blues Semi Final clash
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Blues have made several changes for their Super Rugby Pacific semi final showdown with the Hurricanes in Wellington on Saturday night.Beauden Barrett returns to start at fullback, while Hoskins Sotutu...
ACT Brumbies Team – Qualifying Final vs Hurricanes
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe ACT Brumbies have named their side for Friday night's Super Rugby Pacific Qualifying Final against the Hurricanes in Wellington. Head Coach Stephen Larkham has made two changes to the starting XV,...
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...
Super Rugby Qualifying Finals Confirmed
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Super Rugby Pacific Qualifying Final fixtures have been confirmed with the Crusaders overtaking the Blues to claim third spot on the ladder in the last round of the regular season. The...
