Ellison names first Maori All Blacks squad blending experience and new talent
2 days ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Māori All Blacks Head Coach Tamati Ellison (Ngāi Tahu, Ngāti Mutunga, Ngāti Whakaue) has named his first squad in charge of the team, selecting a blend of experienced campaigners, returning Māori...
Beauden Barrett returns for Blues Semi Final clash
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Blues have made several changes for their Super Rugby Pacific semi final showdown with the Hurricanes in Wellington on Saturday night.Beauden Barrett returns to start at fullback, while Hoskins Sotutu...
Blues set for qualifying Final in CHCH
3 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Blues are hunting a spot in the Super Rugby Pacific semi finals as they go head-to-head with the Crusaders in Saturday’s Qualifying Final at ONE NZ Stadium.Prop...
Blues squad locked in for Hurricanes clash
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Blues return home to Eden Park this Saturday night for a blockbuster clash against the Hurricanes, with Beauden Barrett back in the starting side and Anton Segner stepping into the No.7 jersey. Following...
2025 Super Rugby Pacific Round 13 Teams
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbySuper Rugby Pacific is entering the business end of the season as the teams in action confirm their line-ups for Round 13. It begins with a mega match-up of Kiwi heavyweights as the Crusaders host the...
Blues Squad Locked in for Crusaders Clash
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Blues head to Christchurch this Friday night for a heavyweight clash with the Crusaders, marking their first local derby at the new One NZ Stadium.It shapes as a key contest, with the Blues building...
2026 Super Rugby Pacific Round 12 Team Lists
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyThe road to the Super Rugby Pacific Finals ramps up in Round 12 as the ten teams name their sides for the upcoming week. It begins in the NZ capital as the Hurricanes take on the Crusaders, while the...
2026 Super Rugby Pacific Round 5 Team Lists
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyRound 5 of Super Rugby Pacific is stacked with rivalry match-ups as the ten teams confirm their sides for the upcoming weekend. The Highlanders and Crusaders add another chapter to their South Island...
Blues announced for Round 2 of Super Rugby
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Blues team has been named for Saturday night’s Round 2 Super Rugby Pacific clash against the Western Force in Joondalup.Captain Dalton Papali’i again leads the side as the Blues look to...
Blues name team to face the Chiefs in season opener
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Blues have named a strong team for their Super Rugby Pacific season opener against the Chiefs at Eden Park on Saturday night.With Patrick Tuipulotu still rehabilitating his shoulder, Dalton Papali’i...
