Nepo Laulala extends commitment to New Zealand Rugby and the Blues
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNepo Laulala has committed to New Zealand Rugby (NZR) and the Blues for another year, officially extending his contract through to the end of 2023. Making his All Blacks debut in 2015, the 30-year-old...
Leon MacDonald named All Blacks XV Head Coach
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeon MacDonald has been announced as Head Coach of the All Blacks XV and will guide the team on a two-match end of year tour, with Clayton McMillan and Scott Hansen also announced as Assistant Coaches...
NZ Rugby to make Foster call next week, Robertson is no certainty
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand Rugby will make a decision on Ian Foster's future as the All Blacks coach next week with his chances of staying on diminishing, Stuff NZ report. Chief executive Mark...
String of top names extend contracts with the Blues
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyPapali'i joins All Blacks to extend contract at the Blues Blues and All Black loose forward, Dalton Papalii has announced he will extend his time at the club to at least 2024. The 24-year-old...
All Blacks XV to face South Africa A in France
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyReports from Stuff.co.nz indicate that the All Blacks XV are set to lock horns with South Africa A in Montpellier this November. Preceding this, a New Zealand U19 side will tour South Africa in October...
All Blacks pair sign new deals with the Blues
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyStephen Perofeta will remain at the Blues for at least another two years. The 25-year-old newly-minted All Black has extended his contract with the Blues until at least 2024. Perofeta...
Super Rugby Pacific reaches cracking crescendo: Blues vs Crusaders
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 2022 Super Rugby Pacific is set for a fitting crescendo as the competition’s most consistent performers will battle it out for the title. The Blues and Crusaders will clash at...
Brumbies & Blues brace for battle
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEden Park will play host to an old rivalry of two seasoned Super Rugby foes as the Blues take on the Brumbies in the second of this competition’s semi-finals. The visitors finished...
Brumbies brace for Blues challenge
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA rivalry which has yielded some fantastic Super Rugby memories is again on display on Saturday as the log-leading Blues travel to the GIO Stadium to face the Brumbies. With the play-offs...
Captain returns to lead Blues troops back into action against Western Force
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWe welcome back some key players to take on the testing challenge against the Western Force in Perth on Friday evening. Several players with minor niggles or on All Black leave, who missed the...
