History beckons in the NPC Final
16 minutes ago by Ultimate RugbyHistory will be on the line for either team in the NPC final this weekend. Wellington will host Bay of Plenty at Sky Stadium on Saturday afternoon (2.30pm kickoff local). The Bay of Plenty Steamers will...
Christian Lio-WIllie Renews Crusaders Contract
5 days ago by Ultimate RugbyChristian Lio-Willie has secured his future with the Crusaders and signed a contract through until 2027. The loose forward joined the Crusaders for the 2023 Super Rugby Pacific season and played every...
Update to All Blacks travelling squad for Japan and Northern Tour
6 days ago by Ultimate RugbyThe All Blacks have made three injury-enforced changes to the squad for the 2024 Lipovitan-D Challenge Cup match against Japan and the Northern Tour. Ethan Blackadder (calf), Luke Jacobson...
World Rugby Match Officials appointed for November international window
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyThirty referees will take charge of 41 men’s international matches Thirteen nations are represented among the 64 officials Jordan Way (Australia) will take charge of the opening match, between...
Dom Gardiner Extends stay with the Crusaders
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyDominic Gardiner has committed to the Crusaders through to 2027, shoring up the forwards pack for at least another three seasons. Crusader #261 debuted in 2022 in a win against Moana Pasifika....
Cam Regard returns to the All Blacks ahead of November tests
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks Head Coach Scott Robertson and his co-selectors have named their All Blacks squad for the 2024 Lipovitan-D Challenge Cup and the Northern Tour. The Northern Tour squad...
Clayton McMillan announced as All Blacks XV Head Coach
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyClayton McMillan has been announced as Head Coach of the All Blacks XV and will lead the team on a two-match end of year tour with Assistant Coaches Jamie Mackintosh (Forwards), David Hill (Attack) and...
Clayton McMillan announced as All Blacks XV Head Coach
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyClayton McMillan has been announced as Head Coach of the All Blacks XV and will lead the team on a two-match Northern Tour with Assistant Coaches Jamie Mackintosh (Forwards), David Hill (Attack) and Cory...
Josh Ioane joins Connacht Rugby
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyConnacht Rugby are delighted to announce the signing of talented All Black out-half Josh Ioane from the Chiefs for the 2024/25 season. Ioane arrives with vast experience at the highest level of southern...
Hurricanes Sign Quartet for 2025
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Hurricanes announced the signings of halfback, Jordi Viljoen and lock Tom Allen on two-year deals, as well as the re-signings of midfielder/winger Bailyn Sullivan and prop Pouri Rakete-Stones (both...
