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Two All Blacks back for Chiefs v Highlanders

3 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

  The Gallagher Chiefs recently re-signed All Blacks, Leroy Carter and Simon Parker, have been named for Saturday’s Super Rugby Pacific match against the Highlanders in Dunedin.The pair announced...

Dallas McLeod to depart the Crusaders at the end of the 2026 season

3 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Dallas McLeod will leave the Crusaders at the end of the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific season as he prepares to take on a new challenge with the Exeter Chiefs in Devon, England.  The midfielder from...

Highlanders Name Near Unchanged Lineup for Round Two Clash with the Chiefs

3 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Fresh off a stunning opening‑round victory over the defending champion Crusaders, the Highlanders will roll out a virtually unchanged starting fifteen for Saturday night’s blockbuster under the...

Warner Dearns starts for the Hurricanes

3 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Hurricanes have named their team for their season-opening Super Rugby Pacific match against Moana Pasifika at Sky Stadium, Wellington on Friday, proudly delivered by Fiso Group. The side features...

The Crusaders named for their first home game

3 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

  It’s been a long few months waiting to get back into Apollo Projects Stadium to play at home again, but Sunday afternoon footy is back in Christchurch.    The...

Jermaine Ainsley signs for Saracens

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Saracens confirmed the signing of prop Jermaine Ainsley from Lyon ahead of the 2026/27 campaign. Born and raised in New Zealand, Ainsley moved to Western Australia in pursuit of an opportunity to establish...

New Zealand Rugby launch Super Rugby Development Programme

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

New Zealand Rugby has launched a new Super Rugby Development programme with a series of matches running from 14 February to 11 April.The programme will run alongside the first nine weeks of the 2026 DHL...

Holland out until August with shoulder injury

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

In a major blow to the Highlanders ahead of the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific season, standout lock Fabian Holland has been confirmed out of action until at least August due to a serious shoulder injury. Holland,...

Four on debut for Chiefs' first game of season

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Head coach Jono Gibbes has named four debutants for the Gallagher Chiefs opening Super Rugby Pacific match against the Blues at Eden Park. Included in the squad, Gibbes also announced Luke Jacobson will...

Crusaders team to face the Highlanders in Round One

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

It’s been 235 days since your Crusaders last took the field, but that wait ends this week.     It’s game week, and come Friday, we will be running...