NPC Round Seven Preview
2 days ago by Ultimate RugbyRound 6 Wrap: Round 6 saw the NPC move into the second half of the regular season, with the playoff picture beginning to take shape. The biggest matchup of the round came on Friday night...
Five more rugby greats complete prestigious World Rugby Hall of Fame class of 2026
3 days ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has announced the remaining five modern greats that will join Joel Stransky and Zinzan Brooke in being inducted into the World Rugby Hall of Fame over the coming months as the class...
NPC Round 4: Can Northland grasp history?
3 weeks 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...
Boks excited for RGR as Erasmus and Peyper weigh in on opening game
3 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Rassie Erasmus said his team were as excited as the rest of the country about the Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry Series presented by Castle Double Malt as the countdown begins to their...
‘Feeling fit and fast': Rieko Ioane could pose a threat to the Springboks
3 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyWith Caleb Clarke and Billy Proctor both sent home with serious injuries, Rieko Ioane could be in line for a bigger role for the All Blacks during the Greatest Rivalry tour. The 29-year-old, who appears...
Fans turn out and tune in as Hilux NPC marks 50 years
4 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Hilux NPC is enjoying a remarkable surge in audience numbers as the competition celebrates its 50th year, with a significant number of fans turning up and tuning in as provincial rugby enjoys a major...
NPC squads named ahead of the weeks clashes
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyRound three of the NPC is soon to get underway and there are just three unbeaten teams, two of which have a full house of points from their opening games. Hawke's Bay and Waikato lead the way with Canterbury...
NPC Round One | Thousands flock to see storied rivalries
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyRound one of the Hilux NPC kicked off on Thursday with huge provincial rivals Otago and Southland, as well as Canterbury and Auckland, facing off. Waikato 38 Bay of Plenty 26 It was the Taha Kemara...
Nations Championship: Round 3 Report
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyThe third and final weekend of the Nations Championship’s Southern Hemisphere Series provided some truly thrilling moments around the world. Here’s how it went. New Zealand 40–21...
New Zealand 40-21 Ireland: Ruthless hosts continue stunning Eden Park streak
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand preserved their stellar 32-year unbeaten run at Eden Park with a dominant 40-21 victory over Ireland on Saturday. The All Blacks scored six tries to overwhelm their visitors and continue their...
