Another set of juicy NZ derbies in SR Pacific, Round3
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRound 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...
Highlanders vs Crusaders: Top Performers
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbySam Gilbert - Highlanders: Gilbert delivered a masterclass in the backline of the Highlanders. He helped his team to get 65 metres upfield across 7 carries, getting a try in and beating 3 defenders. He...
Sarah Hirini and Anna Richards take major prizes as women's rugby shines at the ASB New Zealand Rugby Awards
4 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...
Six All Blacks, Four England Players & No Ireland Players In Rugby World's 20 Best Players
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbySix All Blacks have been included in Rugby World magazine's top 20 list of 100 best players of 2021, with France's Antoine Dupont topping the list. The biennial countdown by the Magazine...
Nominees announced for 2021 ASB Rugby Awards
4 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...
The New Zealand and Moana Pasifika Super Rugby Pacific 2022 squads
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyReturning star power, some familiar faces from the past join a cast of exciting young rookies in New Zealand's five 2022 Super Rugby Pacific squads announced today. CLICK HERE TO VIEW...
Aaron Smith and Sam Cane return for French test
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe All Blacks team has been named to play France for the Dave Gallaher Trophy in the final Test of their Northern Tour at Stade de France, Paris, on Saturday 20 November (Kick off: 9.00PM CET / 9.00AM...
VIDEO: New Zealand scrumhalves show off their passing skills
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand halfbacks Aaron Smith and Kendra Cocksedge showed off their passing skills this week on social media. Aaron Smith kicked it off with his clip where he knocks the ball out of a teammates...
Bledisloe Cup action as Wallabies try to avoid a clean-sweep
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter much to-ing and fro-ing regarding the future of the 2021 Rugby Championship over the last couple of weeks, the Wallabies finally have an opportunity to exact some payback on their old foes, The All...
Three prominent All Blacks set to miss third Bledisloe Test
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe birth of children looks set to keep three prominent All Blacks out of the team to take on the Wallabies in the third Bledisloe Cup Test in Australia. Sam Whitelock, Aaron Smith and Richie Mo’unga are...
