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Maori All Blacks squad named for 2025

5 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Kurt 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...

Manasa Mataele joins the Fijian Drua

5 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Explosive winger and former Flying Fijian Manasa Mataele will return home for his 10th season in the Shop N Save Super Rugby Pacific season in 2026, this time in Fijian Drua colours. Originally...

All Blacks squad named to face France

5 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

All Blacks selectors Scott Robertson, Scott Hansen and Jason Ryan have named five new caps in their 33-strong squad for the 2025 Lipovitan-D July Series against France.The squad is as follows: (age, Super...

Crusaders claim 2025 Super Rugby Pacific title with tense win over Chiefs

5 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Crusaders are back on top of the Super Rugby Pacific mountain after a 16-12 win over the Chiefs in the Super Rugby Pacific Final in Christchurch. The victory is their 13th Super Rugby title and their...

5 Top Performers from Super Rugby Grand Final: Crusaders v Chiefs

5 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Crusaders beat the Chiefs 16-12 in a thrilling finale to claim the 2025 Super Rugby Pacific title.   We’ve picked out 5 Top Performers from the grand finale.     Rivez Reihana A...

Brilliant try from Codie Taylor

5 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Watch as Codie Taylor strikes back for the Crusaders  What a try from Codie Taylor! 🤯#SuperRugbyPacific #CRUvCHI #SRPGrandFinal pic.twitter.com/oJ9JEG4pNt — Super Rugby Pacific (@SuperRugby)...

Last time they met | CRUSADERS v CHIEFS | Super Rugby Pacific 2025 | Round 13

5 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

With a few days to go until the Crusaders and Chiefs lock horns in the Super Rugby Pacific Grand Final, we look at the last time they met  

Chiefs name team for Grand Final

5 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Gallagher Chiefs have named a familiar and battle-tested side to take on the Crusaders ahead of Saturday’s highly anticipated DHL Super Rugby Pacific Grand Final at Apollo Projects Stadium in...

Crusaders name team for Grand Final

5 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

For the Super Rugby Pacific Grand Final under the lights at Apollo Projects Stadium, the first time since 2019.    There's just one change in the starting forward pack this week – Tamaiti...

Gloucester sign All Black Nepo Laulala

5 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Gloucester Rugby can confirm that after a successful training and rehabilitation period with the Club, Nepo Laulala has signed a contract ahead of the 2025/26 season, and will play in Cherry & White...