Samu to bring up 50 games for Brumbies
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBackrower Pete Samu will bring up 50 appearances for the Brumbies when the side travels to Hamilton to take on the Chiefs in round 12 of Harvey Norman Super Rugby Pacific, Friday 7 May, 5.05pm AEST. Samu...
31-strong Black Ferns squad named for home June Test series
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMonths out from Rugby World Cup 2021 playing in 2022, New Zealand rugby fans get their first taste of Black Ferns action with the Pacific Four Series squad named today.Black Ferns coaches Wayne Smith,...
Harlequins lock Matt Symons announces retirement
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHarlequins lock Matt Symons has announced that he will retire from rugby at the end of the current season Symons, 32, will hang up his boots this summer as he calls time on an 11-year playing...
Reds confirm side for Chiefs clash at Suncorp Stadium
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyQueensland Reds head coach Brad Thorn has made two changes to his starting XV to take on the Chiefs at Suncorp Stadium this Friday night in Round 11 of Super Rugby Pacific. Backrower Angus Scott-Young...
New Zealand Super Rugby Pacific Matches Rescheduled
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNZR 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,...
Postponed Super Rugby Pacific matches rescheduled
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand Rugby (NZR) has confirmed the rescheduled dates and venues for two previously postponed DHL Super Rugby Pacific matches, both involving Moana Pasifika. Moana Pasifika will play two mid-week...
New Zealand Rugby announces 29 contracted players for Black Ferns players
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 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...
New era for Black Ferns Sevens
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA new era for the Black Ferns Sevens kicked off on Wednesday with new players and coaching group setting their sights on the next three years.Nominated for Halberg Coach of the Year, Cory Sweeney...
Sarah Hirini and Anna Richards take major prizes as women's rugby shines at the ASB New Zealand Rugby Awards
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBlack Ferns Sevens captain Sarah Hirini has collected three major prizes at the 2021 ASB New Zealand Rugby Awards, including the supreme Kelvin R. Tremain Memorial Player of the Year. Due to COVID-19...
Nominees announced for 2021 ASB Rugby Awards
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand Rugby’s (NZR) top performers of 2021 will be recognised in an ASB Rugby Awards TV event, with nominees announced today. This year’s awards, due to COVID-19 restrictions on public...