Ngani Laumape set to return as Hurricanes open 2026 campaign against Moana Pasifika
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Hurricanes are set to welcome former star Ngani Laumape to Wellington when they host Moana Pasifika in their opening match of the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific season. Five years on from his final outing...
Cheetahs Soar to the Top as Boland and Griquas Stun Rivals in Currie Cup Thriller
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyIt was another weekend of enthralling Currie Cup Premier Division action which delivered crucial wins for the Cheetahs, Boland Kavaliers and Griquas, while there was also a first victory of the season...
Erasmus sticks with tried and tested players for New Zealand Tour
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Rassie Erasmus stuck to the players who did duty for the team in their opening two Rugby Championship matches against Australia for their tour to New Zealand, where they will play back-to-back...
Pollard praises Bok teammates for CT rebound
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok flyhalf Handre Pollard, who was named the man of the match on Saturday following the team’s 30-22 victory against the Wallabies in Cape Town, which saw them retain the Nelson Mandela...
Waikato win the Shield and Canterbury march on unbeaten
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyCanterbury sits alone, unbeaten, at the head of the Bunnings NPC after four rounds, while Waikato lifted the Ranfurly Shield from Taranaki in inflicting a first loss on the New Plymouth-based side this...
Win restores Springbok momentum but NZ task unchanged
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Rassie Erasmus welcomed a morale-boosting victory over Australia at DHL Stadum in Cape Town on Saturday, but said the hopes of retaining the Castle Lager Rugby Championship still rested...
New Zealanders to have more ways to watch rugby than ever before
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyNew five-year agreement with Sky for 2026-30 as broadcast partner for all of rugby in New Zealand, including All Blacks, Black Ferns and Super Rugby. Exciting new international...
Currie Cup Round 5: All the weekend action
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Pumas kick off this weekend’s fifth-round action of the Currie Cup Premier Division when they host the high-flying Boland Kavaliers in Nelspruit from 17h00 in on Friday, while the Bulls will...
Highlanders secure talented youngsters
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Highlanders are proud to announce the signing of three standout young players; Dylan Pledger, Stanley Solomon and Josh Tengblad, all of whom recently represented New Zealand at the World...
Currie Cup Race Wide Open as Top Four Pull Clear
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe past weekend delivered another round of thrilling Carling Currie Cup Premier Division action, headlined by the Boland Kavaliers, who secured their third win of the campaign by defeating the Bulls 28-20...
