Rugby mourns the passing of Sean Wainui
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand Rugby (NZR) is in mourning today following the tragic death of Sean Wainui in an early morning car accident. CEO Mark Robinson has extended all of rugby’s condolences to Wainui’s...
New Zealand rugby announce major global partnership with Altrad
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand Rugby (NZR) has announced a major partnership with Altrad to become the Official Front of Jersey sponsor to the All Blacks and Black Ferns from 2022. Altrad, a world leader in the...
Scott Robertson recommits to New Zealand Rugby
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyScott Robertson has recommitted to New Zealand Rugby (NZR) and the Crusaders for the next three years, announcing today he will lead the Crusaders through to the end of 2024. The Crusaders...
Ricky Riccitelli signs for the Blues
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHurricanes and Taranaki hooker Ricky Riccitelli will move north to play his Super Rugby for the Blues from 2022. The 26-year-old, who has 71 caps for the Hurricanes under his belt, has signed...
Ere Enari signs two-year deal with Hawke's Bay Magpies
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCrusaders halfback Ere Enari will play for the Hawke's Bay Magpies rugby team for the next two seasons. Enari, who was educated at Tu Toa in Manawatu and Auckland's St Kentigern College...
Crusaders Forwards Coach signs long-term deal through to 2024
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCrusaders Forwards Coach Jason Ryan has committed to the club for at least the next three seasons, announcing today that he has signed a long-term deal with New Zealand Rugby through to the end of the...
Hurricanes sign NZ Under 20s first-five
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Hurricanes have announced the signing of former Kings College 1st XV captain and New Zealand Under 20s first five-eighth, Aidan Morgan until 2024. In 2019, the 19-year-old played...
Revitalised u20 programme kicks off with Super Rugby flavour
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe next big names in Super Rugby will go head-to-head across an action-packed week of rugby at the 2021 Super Rugby Aotearoa Under 20 tournament this April.The newly formed tournament will see Under 20...
World Rugby U20 Championship Cancelled For 2021
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe World Rugby U20 Championship 2021 will not take place this year due to the ongoing impact of the global COVID-19 pandemic, World Rugby confirmed on Wednesday. The tournament's organising...
Chiefs confirm 11 new signings including two former Hurricanes and two highly rated halfbacks
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Chiefs have confirmed their squad for the 2021 Super Rugby Aotearoa season and Trans-Tasman competitions. With Warren Gatland working with the British and Irish Lions, Clayton McMillan will...
