All Black David Havili helps Tasman to season-opening win against Otago
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDavid Havili only needed five minutes to remind All Blacks selectors why his name should be included in the World Cup squad next week, as Tasman beat Otago in the opening fixture on the NPC. Back on the...
World Rankings Could Change Following This Weekend
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySeventeen of the top 20 sides in the World Rugby rankings are in action this weekend with Georgia, Portugal and Spain the exceptions. Ireland and New Zealand, the top two sides in the world, won't be...
New Zealand Rugby mourns the passing of Legend
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand Rugby (NZR) are saddened to hear of the passing former All Black and NZR President, Rangitane (Tane) Norton. Capped as All Black #694, Norton (Ngāi Tahu), a hooker, played a total...
Wellington Lions Name Team for Opening Round Clash with Manawat?
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWellington Lions Head Coach Tamati Ellison has named his 23 for Saturday’s opening round of the Bunnings Warehouse NPC, against the Manawatū Turbos in Palmerston North. The match marks prop,...
Match Day Programme: Australia vs. New Zealand - Bledisloe Cup 2
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter a blow out performance last week in Melbourne, New Zealand tackle Australia on home ground in an international friendly. The short format of the Rugby Championship competition concluded as well last...
Italy name match-day 23 to face Ireland
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyItaly head coach Kieran Crowley has announced his squad to face Ireland this weekend at Aviva Stadium in Dublin. The team sees two new rookies in the starting line-up, with Paolo Odogwu...
McDermott to lead Wallabies as Jones confirms side for second Bledisloe
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEddie Jones has confirmed scrumhalf Tate McDermott will skipper the Wallabies in the second Bledisloe Test in Dunedin on August 5. “Tate’s got all the attributes to be a great captain...
All Blacks name three debutants for second Bledisloe Cup clash in Dunedin
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks selectors Ian Foster, Jason Ryan and Joe Schmidt have named the team to play Australia at Forsyth Barr Stadium in Dunedin (kick-off 2:35pm NZT). Captain Sam Cane has returned to lead...
Steven Luatua's All Blacks Debut
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySteven Luatua's All Blacks Debut. New Zealand vs France. 22nd June 2013.
Luke Jacobson set to return for the All Blacks
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBack in All Blacks action after nearly two years, loose forward Luke Jacobson is looking forward to the prospect of game time against Australia in their Bledisloe Cup game in Dunedin on Saturday afternoon. Injury...
