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New Zealand Under 18 Sevens teams named for World School Sevens

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

New Zealand Rugby announced today the selection of the New Zealand Under 18 Boys and Girls Sevens teams alongside the New Zealand Māori Under 18 Ngā Whatukura (Boys) and Ngā Māreikura (Girls) teams...

Kurt Baker signs off decorated Sevens career in Dubai

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

All Blacks Sevens rugby legend Kurt Baker has announced his retirement from international rugby sevens, following the All Blacks Sevens 2022 World Series tournament in Dubai.     Baker,...

Hurricanes Announce 2023 Squad

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Hurricanes have today named their 38-man squad for the 2023 DHL Super Rugby Pacific season.  While the core of the squad is maintained from 2022, five new signs have been named, with four players...

Blues name squad for 2023

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

A fresh face with a familiar name is the Blues’ newest recruit for the 2023 DHL Super Rugby Pacific season.     Northland blind-side flanker Rob Rush, son of former All Black and Sevens...

All Blacks name 35 man squad for November Tests

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

All Blacks selectors Ian Foster, Joe Schmidt and Jason Ryan have named the following squad for the Lipovitan-D Rugby Challenge Cup fixture in Japan and the Healthspan Elite Northern Tour of Wales, Scotland...

Jordie Barrett re-signs with New Zealand Rugby, Hurricanes

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Jordie Barrett has officially put pen-to-paper on a new deal that will keep him in the capital with the Hurricanes and New Zealand Rugby (NZR) through till the end of 2025.   The Taranaki representative says...

Du'Plessis Kirifi extends his contract with the Hurricanes through 2025

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Hurricanes have announced today that Du’Plessis Kirifi will recommit to the Hurricanes until the end of 2025. The 25-year-old flanker has made 52 appearances for the Hurricanes since his debut...