Black Ferns named to face Australia in O'Reilly Cup
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyBlack Ferns selectors have named their match-day 23 to play Australia in the O’Reilly Cup presented by Bupa Test match infront of a sold out crowd at Sky Stadium, Wellington on Saturday, July 12,...
France Target Historic Win in Wellington
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe French coaching staff has announced the lineup for the French XV set to face New Zealand on July 12 in Wellington. Head coach Fabien Galthié has made ten changes to the side that narrowly lost...
All Blacks team to play France in Wellington double-header
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks selectors Scott Robertson, Scott Hansen and Jason Ryan have named their team for the second test against France in the Lipovitan-D July Series at Sky Stadium in Wellington. LIVE...
All Blacks captain Scott Barrett out for rest of France series
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand captain Scott Barrett was on Tuesday ruled out of the rest of the three-match series against France because of a calf tear suffered in the first Test. Barrett left the field in the 58th minute...
'They won't go away' – Robertson credits France after close call for All Blacks
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyScott Robertson was determined to credit the mentality of an inexperienced France team after they pushed New Zealand close in the first Test in Dunedin. The All Blacks were pushed to their limits in a...
Sititi ruled out of France series
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks says loose forward Wallace Sititi is to undergo surgery on an ankle injury and will miss the three-test series against France in July. Twenty-two-year-old Sititi, who plays number eight...
How Du’Plessis Kirifi got his name
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyIt is long overdue but Du’Plessis Kirifi has finally been selected in the All Black squad. Born in New Plymouth and playing openside flank, he plays his Super Rugby at the Hurricanes and represents...
Hurricanes sign Japanese international Warner Dearns
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Hurricanes have announced the signing of Japanese international, Warner Dearns, for the 2026 season. “I’m really excited about the opportunity to join the Hurricanes and take...
New Maori All Blacks jersey launches honouring legacy and strength
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand Rugby (NZR) and adidas are proud to announce the release of the newest Māori All Blacks jersey Te Tauihu Matua, a powerful symbol of whakapapa, connection, and identity. The jersey, designed...
Maori All Blacks squad named for 2025
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyKurt Eklund (Ngāti Kahu) has been named as the new Māori All Blacks captain, with a 29-strong squad including 11 uncapped players announced today ahead of two matches against the Japan XV in Tokyo, and...
