NPC Round 4: Can Northland grasp history?
2 days ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Northland Kauri would make history by winning at One NZ Stadium tomorrow, in doing so winning the Ranfurly Shield for the first time in the club’s history. Before becoming the Northland we...
Noah Hotham Called Up as Injured Prop Ollie Norris Leaves All Blacks Squad
4 days ago by Ultimate RugbyThe touring side has suffered another major injury blow ahead of their opening Test against South Africa in Johannesburg. Prop Ollie Norris will return home after sustaining a knee cartilage injury, while...
Champions Kobe confirm World Cup winner as Dave Rennie’s successor
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyLeague One champions Kobe Steelers have today confirmed the appointment of World Cup-winning All Black Andy Ellis as former head coach Dave Rennie’s successor in Hyogo. RugbyJP.com first...
Kieran Brookes Joins Munster And Michael Ala’alatoa Extends Contract
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyMunster Rugby are pleased to confirm the signing of 16-cap former England international tighthead prop Kieran Brookes from Top14 side Perpignan on a two-year deal. We are also pleased to confirm a one-year...
Crusaders and All Blacks forward Cullen Grace to join Scarlets
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyOne of the most respected forwards in New Zealand rugby, Grace arrives in West Wales with a reputation built on professionalism, consistency and a relentless competitive edge developed within the Crusaders...
Crusaders Captain David Havili to farewell the red and black
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter more than a decade at the heart of the Crusaders, Captain David Havili has confirmed 2026 was his final season in the red and black, with the midfielder set to take up a new opportunity in...
Ellison names first Maori All Blacks squad blending experience and new talent
1 month 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
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks Squad Named for Nations Championship Southern Series Ardie Savea has been named All Blacks Captain for...
Oli Jager To Retire On Medical Grounds
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyOli Jager has today confirmed that he will retire from professional rugby with immediate effect on medical grounds. Announcing the news, Oli said: “It is with a very heavy heart that I share that...
Super Rugby Awards
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 2026 Super Rugby Pacific Awards have been announced with Chiefs centre Quinn Tupaea crowned Player of the Year and NSW Waratahs young gun Sid Harvey claiming the competition's inaugural Rookie of the...
