Savage named captain for Chiefs clash
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWorkhorse Tom Savage will wear the skippers arm band when Moana Pasifika host the Chiefs at Navigation Homes Stadium on Friday night. Savage has been instrumental for the team, filling in as captain...
Super Rugby Pacific Injury list: Round 4
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyRound Four of Super Rugby Pacific has delivered major injury news, with Damian McKenzie ruled out of the Chiefs' clash with the Fijian Drua. McKenzie (knee) is one of several high-profile stars...
Ireland vs New Zealand: The five most capped players
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyHaving last met in the quarter-finals of the Rugby World Cup in France last year, Ireland will get the oppurtunity to avenge their qaurter-final loss to the All Blacks when they clash this Friday. The...
Wellington Lions name side for home final against Bay of Plenty
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Wellington Lions head into the NPC grand finale against Bay of Plenty this Saturday. The boys have secured themselves a home final at Sky Stadium, after finishing top of the table, and it’s...
Wellington team named for Waikato Semi-final clash
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter a strong showing against Counties in the Capital last week, the Wellington Lions prepare to take on Waikato in their semi-final showdown. It’s shaping up to be an epic match of sudden-death...
All Blacks who represented Wellington and Waikato
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe penultimate round of the NPC is set to get underway this weekend. Bay of Plenty will lock horns with Canterbury in the days first semi-final. The final match of the day will take place between two...
NPC Round 6 wrap up: Tasman make first ‘log o wood’ defence
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyTasman had a Sunday to remember in the NPC, Week 6 when defending the Ranfurly Shield for the first time to be the only unbeaten team, but still two points behind Wellington who have played an extra game. Wellington...
Wellington name side to play Canterbury
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Mills Albert Wellington Lions have proved themselves a force to be reckoned with as they head into round four with three back-to-back wins. “Every week we want to get better,” remarks...
Taranaki stumble on wet weekend; NPC Round 2 Wrap up
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyDefending champions Taranaki suffered their first loss of the NPC season at the weekend when going down to Wellington 26-19 in Porirua. Bay of Plenty, who played twice in the week, Wellington, Tasman...
Wellington Lions Name Team for Opening Clash
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWellington Lions Head Coach Alando Soakai has named his side for Friday’s opening round of the 2024 Bunnings Warehouse NPC season, against Auckland at Eden Park. Xavier Numia returns to the...
