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Ireland to Face All Blacks in Auckland, Dunedin and Wellington in July

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

New Zealand Rugby have confirmed the dates, venues and kick-off times for Ireland’s three Tests in July. Andy Farrell’s Ireland Squad will tour for the first time since he officially...

Take on Tomorrow Player In Focus Series – Cornal Hendricks Is All Heart For The Game He Loves

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

United Rugby Championship and Roc Nation Sports International recently launched the ‘Player in Focus’ content series which aims to inspire change through the voice of its players.  The...

New Zealand Super Rugby Pacific Matches Rescheduled

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

NZR has announced the dates for matches that were postponed due to the impact of COVID-19 in recent weeks  As Super Rugby Pacific in New Zealand prepares for the return of crowds this weekend,...

Super Rugby Pacific: Rescheduled Matches Round #5

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Due to the ongoing effects of COVID-19 in New Zealand Round 5 has been amended.   COVID outbreaks in the Blues, Highlanders and Crusaders squads have forced amendments to the Super Rugby Pacific...

All the action from Round 3 of Super Rugby Pacifika

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Round 3 of Super Rugby Pacific returned some humdingers with most of the victories going to the home sides.     In terms of the overall standings, the Crusaders are leading the pack with a...

Another set of juicy NZ derbies in SR Pacific, Round3

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Round 3 of Super Rugby Pacific brings with it an array of juicy derbies in the land of the long, white cloud.    Blues vs Chiefs:  After enjoying a bye last weekend, the Chiefs travel...

All Blacks to play test in Christchurch this winter

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

New Zealand Rugby Rugby CEO Mark Robinson has confirmed that the All Blacks will play in Christchurch for the first time since 2016, in a clash against Argentina this winter.     “Even...

Hurricanes Set to Return from Queenstown Bubble

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Hurricanes have today announced they will return home to Wellington on Sunday afternoon, following three weeks living in their Queenstown bubble.  New Zealand Rugby (NZR) made the decision to...

New Zealand Rugby announces 29 contracted players for Black Ferns players

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Black Ferns programme has received a welcome boost in 2022 with 29 contracted players leaving behind their day jobs to focus their attention on rugby.   Building on the professional performance...

Scarlets sign former All Blacks forward Vaea Fifita

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Scarlets have confirmed the signing of All Blacks and Wasps' forward Vaea Fifita.   The 29-year-old, who can play in the second row and back row, will make the switch from Gallagher Premiership...