Super Rugby Pacific confirms new law innovations for 2026 season
4 hours ago by Ultimate RugbyThirty years of leading innovation across the rugby world will continue in Super Rugby Pacific in 2026 with new law modifications designed to further reduce stoppages, inspire positive play and simplify...
Perpignan's Max Hicks to join Newcastle Red Bulls
4 days ago by Ultimate RugbyPerpignan’s Max Hicks will join Newcastle Red Bulls in the summer, with the 6 foot 6 forward arriving on a two-year deal. The 26-year-old Kiwi plays back row or lock, with the Maori All Black cap...
Pledger ruled out for 2026 Super Rugby season
3 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyHighlanders halfback Dylan Pledger will miss the entire 2026 Super Rugby Pacific season after suffering a serious knee injury at training. The setback is expected to keep the talented young player out...
Wider Training Groups locked in for 2026
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyFollowing the announcement of the 38-strong DHL Super Rugby Pacific squads, New Zealand Rugby’s (NZR) five Super Rugby clubs have announced their Wider Training...
Super Rugby Pacific squads named for 2026 season
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbySuper Rugby Pacific squads named for 2026 season As Super Rugby Pacific prepares to celebrate 30 years, all 11 clubs have announced their squads for the 2026 season. Fan favourites will...
Hurricanes announce 2026 Super Rugby Pacific squad
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Hurricanes are proud to announce next year’s Super Rugby Pacific squad. Featuring 33 players who have been retained from last year’s playing contingent, next year’s squad also includes...
Fresh Faces and International Experience Feature in 2026 Highlanders Squad
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Highlanders are proud to announce a 38-man squad to compete in the 2026 DHL Super Rugby Pacific competition. The squad has a fresh and exciting look to it including seven players who will all pull...
Tevita Mafileo called up by Scott Robertson
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks selectors have named their squad for the 2025 Grand Slam tour, which kicks off with ‘The Gallagher Cup – The Rematch’ against Ireland in Chicago, followed by matches against...
Free Jacks Welcome Pingi Tala’apitaga as New Forwards Coach
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe New England Free Jacks have recruited the highly rated Pingi Tala’apitaga to join their coaching staff for the 2026 MLR season. The 38-year-old Samoan becomes the latest coach to join the Free...
Jacomb Confirms Future with the Highlanders
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Highlanders have confirmed the signing of exciting young Taranaki playmaker, Josh Jacomb for the 2027 and 2028 Super Rugby Pacific seasons. Continuing their moves to bolster their backline depth...
