Waikato win the Shield and Canterbury march on unbeaten
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyCanterbury sits alone, unbeaten, at the head of the Bunnings NPC after four rounds, while Waikato lifted the Ranfurly Shield from Taranaki in inflicting a first loss on the New Plymouth-based side this...
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...
Super Rugby Pacific Injury List: Qualifying Finals
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAnd then, there were six. The Finals Series of Super Rugby Pacific kicks off this weekend, making casualty lists and player availability even more critical. The Brumbies have received a major boost...
Super Rugby Pacific Injury List: Round 15
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe penultimate round of Super Rugby Pacific will see three sides enjoy the bye, the Force finishing their season, the Waratahs needing a win in the west to keep their season alive, and the Reds looking...
Super Rugby Pacific Round 13 Injury/Unavailability List
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyA reduced Super Rugby Pacific round this weekend sees two Kiwi sides and Moana Pasifika have their second bye, with derbies taking centre stage on either side of the Tasman. Damian McKenzie is set to...
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...
Chiefs cement spot on top with force win
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyTheir 56-22 bonus point Anzac Day win, in their first visit to Tauranga's Blake Park in 12 years, shot the ladder-leaders (8-2) clear with five rounds to play before the finals. Stung by the late loss...
2025 Super Rugby Pacific Round 11 Teams
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyANZAC Weekend Round in Super Rugby Pacific brings a host of big match-ups as the ten teams in action confirm their line-ups. Bay Oval hosts its first Super Rugby game between the Chiefs and Western Force,...
Super Rugby Pacific 2025 Round Nine injury/unavailability list
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyRound Nine of SMARTECH Super Rugby Pacific sees a host of players added to the injury/unavailable list. This includes Wallabies captain Harry Wilson, who will miss Saturday's blockbuster against the ACT...
