Scotland earn first ever victory over Maori All Blacks
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyScotland prevailed for the first time against the Māori All Blacks, in a thrilling 29-26 victory in Whangārei, this morning. In the first meeting of the two sides in a quarter century,...
Maori All Blacks squad named for 2025
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyKurt Eklund (Ngāti Kahu) has been named as the new Māori All Blacks captain, with a 29-strong squad including 11 uncapped players announced today ahead of two matches against the Japan XV in Tokyo, and...
2025 Super Rugby Pacific Teams: Qualifying Finals
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe six teams for the Super Rugby Pacific Qualifying Finals are locked in as the line-ups have been announced. The action begins in Christchurch as the Crusaders host the Queensland Reds, with the Reds...
Super Rugby Pacific 2025 Round 15 Teams
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbySuper Rugby Pacific heads into the final fortnight of regular season action as the eight teams playing confirm their line-ups. Both the Crusaders and Chiefs will be focused on claiming top spot as they...
Chiefs name strong line up for Crusaders trip
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Chiefs have named their side to take on the Crusaders in Christchurch this Saturday at Apollo Projects Stadium. The fixture is set to be a top-of-the-table battle, with both teams fighting for crucial...
Round 12 Team Announcements from Super Rugby
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe action begins on Friday as the Blues host the Western Force in Auckland, both sides needing victory to keep in touch with the top six. On Saturday, the Fijian Drua welcome the Queensland Reds to...
Chiefs suffer Lienert-Brown injury
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Chiefs will be without centre Anton Lienert-Brown for the majority of the season after a collarbone injury. Lienent-Brown came off during half-time during their convincing win over the Western Force...
Ratima to hit 50 caps in Sydney against the Waratahs
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Gallagher Chiefs head over the ditch to Sydney for round 9 as they take on the Waratahs this Friday night at Allianz Stadium. Ahead of this week’s battle, Cortez Ratima has been named to start...
Super Rugby Pacific 2025: All the team news for Round Eight
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Super Rugby Pacific teams are in for Round Eight, with several big-name stars returning for the ten clubs in action. The weekend starts with a top-of-the-table clash between the Chiefs and Queensland...
Thompson to debut in Pukekohe showdown
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyChiefs head coach Clayton McMillan has named a new-look front row to take on Moana Pasifika this Friday night, while off the bench a club debut looms for Counties Manukau forward James Thompson. Jared...
