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Top referees selected in new-look development programme

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

A new-look development referee programme has been introduced in 2024 and features more than 70 of the country's leading referees.The programme sees the traditional High Performance squad disbanded in favour...

Borthwicks uncapped recruits

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

CHANDLER CUNNINGHAM-SOUTH Position: Back Row Club: Harlequins Chandler Cunningham-South was born in Sidcup and at the age of four his family emigrated to New Zealand where he went on to train with the...

Andrew Strawbridge joins England Rugby as consultant coach

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Andrew Strawbridge will join Steve Borthwick’s coaching group as a consultant coach for the first four weeks of the 2024 Guinness Six Nations. The 59-year-old Kiwi was recently part of the All Blacks set-up...

The Chiefs are ready to begin their 2024 season as they name squad without All Blacks captain

4 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Clayton McMillan has confirmed the 38-man Gallagher Chiefs squad to contest the 2024 DHL Super Rugby Pacific competition.There are nine current All Blacks featured in the refreshed side, eight new signings...

Hurricanes 2024 Super Rugby Pacific squad named

4 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Hurricanes have welcomed a group of exciting new talent into their 38-man squad for the 2024 DHL Super Rugby Pacific season which kicks-off on 24 February. Wellington’s James O-Reilly, Canterbury’s...

VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS: Wellington v North Harbour

5 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wellington put the Ranfurly Shield on the line against North Harbour in round eight of the Bunnings NPC, from Porirua Park.  

VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS: North Harbour v Northland

6 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

North Harbour and Northland battle it out in round seven at North Harbour Stadium.