New Zealand player ratings v South Africa
4 hours ago by Ultimate RugbyThe All Blacks ran riot at Ellis Park and took a commanding 0-1 lead in the four match test series billed as Rugby's Greatest Rivalry Lets take a look at the All Black player ratings. Starting...
All Blacks named for first South Africa Test in Johannesburg
2 days ago by Ultimate RugbyLoose forward and Captain Ardie Savea, halfback Cam Roigard and outside back Will Jordan will make their first appearance of the tour against the Springboks on Saturday. Damian McKenzie has also returned...
Ethan de Groot re-signs with New Zealand Rugby through to 2029
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks prop Ethan de Groot has re-signed with New Zealand Rugby (NZR), the Highlanders and Southland through to the end of 2029.The 43 Test loose head prop’s new deal extends a cornerstone of...
All Blacks team to play Italy in Wellington
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks Head Coach Dave Rennie has named his team to play Italy in Wellington this Saturday evening. It includes five changes to the starting 15 that beat France, and six new faces on the...
All Blacks team to play France in Christchurch
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyAn experienced front row of Ethan de Groot, Codie Taylor and Fletcher Newell will be backed up by Asafo Aumua, Tyrel Lomax and uncapped prop, Xavier Numia. Impressive young locks, Josh...
All Blacks Squad Named for Nations Championship Southern Series
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks Squad Named for Nations Championship Southern Series Ardie Savea has been named All Blacks Captain for...
Super Rugby Awards
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 2026 Super Rugby Pacific Awards have been announced with Chiefs centre Quinn Tupaea crowned Player of the Year and NSW Waratahs young gun Sid Harvey claiming the competition's inaugural Rookie of the...
Highlanders team named for Round 15
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Highlanders have confirmed a settled matchday 23 to face the Hurricanes in Wellington this week, with co-captains Hugh Renton and Timoci Tavatavanawai leading a group that will be motivated to put...
Highlanders brace for crucial clash with the Chiefs
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Highlanders head to FMG Stadium in Hamilton (7:05pm, Friday 15th May), knowing their season remains alive, but only just. Last week’s energising win over the Waratahs breathed life into their...
2025 Super Rugby Pacific Round 13 Teams
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbySuper Rugby Pacific is entering the business end of the season as the teams in action confirm their line-ups for Round 13. It begins with a mega match-up of Kiwi heavyweights as the Crusaders host the...
