New Zealand squad named for the 2026 Under 20 Rugby Championship
6 days ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand Rugby (NZR) National Pathways Head Coach Kane Jury has named 30 players to contest the 2026 Under 20 Rugby Championship in South Africa.The New Zealand U20s will play three matches at Nelson...
2026 Super Rugby Pacific Round 8 Team Lists
6 days ago by Ultimate RugbyRound 8 of Super Rugby Pacific is filled with debuts and farewells as the six teams in action confirm their line-ups. It begins with a farewell to Apollo Projects Stadium as the Crusaders play their final...
Tony Philp confirmed as Hurricanes CEO
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Hurricanes are proud to announce that interim chief executive Tony Philp has been confirmed as the club’s permanent CEO. Hurricanes chair Malcolm Gillies is thrilled to secure Philp on a long-term...
Hame Faiva announces retirement from rugby
3 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyNewcastle Red Bulls hooker Hame Faiva has thanked the club and its supporters on the day he announced his retirement from rugby. The 31-year-old has called time on a career which has seen him...
Round 4 Super Rugby Pacific Teams
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyClub Rugby Round celebrates the best of grassroots rugby as the ten teams confirm their line-ups for the weekend. The likes of Damian McKenzie, Du'Plessis Kirifi and Beauden Barrett all return for some...
Wallaby centre to debut as Chiefs return home.
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyGallagher Chiefs head coach Jono Gibbes has brought two All Blacks into his 23 to play the Crusaders on Saturday and given former Wallaby...
Fixtures announced for historic Howden British & Irish Lions Women’s Series in NZ in 2027
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe first-ever Howden British & Irish Lions Women’s Series to New Zealand has taken a major step forward, with fixture dates, oppositions, cities and host...
Gloucester Rugby sign hooker Manaaki Boyle-Tiatia on short-term deal
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyGloucester Rugby is pleased to announce the signing of hooker Manaaki Boyle-Tiatia on a three-month contract. Boyle-Tiatia has been plying his trade for Waikato in New Zealand. Following an unfortunate...
A Christmas With A Difference For Munster’s McMillan
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyIt will be a very different Christmas this year for Munster Rugby coach Clayton McMillan. Back home in his native New Zealand, it’s off season and a time for relaxation. But having...
Savea shines in New Zealand Rugby Awards
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyArdie Savea’s dominant performances across the rugby season have been reflected in the New Zealand Rugby Awards, with the 32-year-old acknowledged as the best player in the country in 2025. In...
