Reviewing the NPC opening weekend
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyLast season's Bunnings Warehouse NPC top guns made the best starts to the 2024 competition over the weekend, with champions Taranaki making an emphatic start with a 31-15 win over Counties Manukau in New...
Papali'i recommits to New Zealand Rugby until 2027
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks loose forward Dalton Papali’i has recommitted to New Zealand Rugby (NZR) through to the end of 2027.The 26-year-old has also extended his time with the Blues in DHL Super Rugby Pacific...
Rugby Championship -9 Days out-Breaking down the squads
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Rugby Championship is only nine days away. Every team has named their squad ahead of the tournament. Australia who ended last years tournament with the wooden spoon, will look to better their chances...
Twelve All Blacks released to play for Provincial Unions
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyTwelve members of the All Blacks Rugby Championship squad will represent their Provincial Unions on Friday 2 August and Saturday 3 August.The players will be spread across six Bunnings Warehouse NPC pre-season...
Black Ferns O’Reilly Cup squad announced
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyBlack Ferns coaches have gone for consistency and experience, in their 30-strong squad named ahead of their upcoming O’Reilly Cup Test in Australia. The Black Ferns team is (Age/Super Club/Province/Test...
All Blacks squad named for Steinlager Ultra Low Carb Series
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyScott Barrett has been named as the new All Blacks captain, with a 32-strong squad including five uncapped players announced today ahead of the 2024 Steinlager Ultra Low Carb Series.The squad selected...
Hoskins Sotutu has re-signed with the Counties Manukau Steelers
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks and Blues number eight Hoskins Sotutu has re-signed with the Counties Manukau Steelers until 2026. Sotutu enjoyed a strong campaign with the Steelers in 2023 and was recognised for his performances...
Black Ferns Pacific Four Series squad named
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyBlack Ferns coaches Allan Bunting, Steve Jackson, Mike Delany, Tony Christie and Dan Cron have named a 30-strong squad for the Pacific Four Series including three home Tests in Hamilton, Auckland and Christchurch.The...
From Bank Teller to the top of the Rugby Mountain: The Origins of Bundee Aki
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyNormally, you'd be hard-pressed to find similarities between a bank teller working on the other side of the world and a World Rugby Player of the Year nominee. But Bundee Aki doesn't do normal. The...
Top referees selected in new-look development programme
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyA 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...
