New Zealand

Hong Kong Stadium set to host sell-out rugby sevens event

2 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Sixth round of HSBC SVNS 2024 takes place in Hong Kong China on 5-7 April Full house 120,000 crowd expected for the three-day Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens featuring the world’s best 12 men’s...

All Black great Samuel Whitelock announces retirement from professional rugby

2 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Samuel Whitelock has announced he will retire from all professional rugby at the end of the current club season in France where he is playing for Pau.The 35-year-old has called time on an illustrious professional...

New Zealand Sevens squads named for Hong Kong Sevens

2 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

The All Blacks Sevens and Black Ferns Sevens are in Hong Kong preparing ahead of the last tournament at the iconic Hong Kong Stadium.Considered the home of sevens, the tournament began in 1976 with the...

‘Stars align’ for Danny Care as England legend lined up for Barbarian F.C. debut

3 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

England legend Danny Care admits he is ‘absolutely over the moon’ to be joining up with Barbarian F.C. for the very first time in his career this summer. The 37-year-old scrum-half announced...

SANZAAR confirms TRC U20 Fixtures

3 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

SANZAAR has announced the match schedule and venue for the inaugural The Rugby Championship (TRC) Under-20 tournament that will be played in May 2024 on the Sunshine Coast. The Championship will see the...

Winless Crusaders could 'spiral uncontrollably'

3 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Coach Rob Penney said the Crusaders' season could "spiral uncontrollably" after New Zealand's traditional Super Rugby powerhouses slumped to the bottom of the competition standings.  The seven-time...

Japan Rugby League One Round 11 Review

3 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Division One – Brave Lupus Nearly ‘Rammed’ in a Sunday Thriller A comfortable Sunday afternoon it was not for Toshiba Brave Lupus Tokyo, who needed a try six minutes from time by centre...

Women’s Six Nations: How teams can qualify for WXV, Women’s RWC 2025

4 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Stade Marie-Marvingt, located inside the iconic Circuit des 24 Heures du Mans, will double as the start line for the Guinness Women’s Six Nations 2024 this weekend. Ireland are Saturday’s...

All Blacks icon poised for shock Test comeback

4 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

All Blacks legend Sam Whitelock is considering a shock comeback to the international arena, according to a New Zealand Herald report. The Herald reported that new All Blacks coach Scott Robertson had...

Brumbies depth to get early test in Pasifika clash

4 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Brumbies remain warm favourites for their Super Rugby Pacific clash with Moana Pasifika, despite an early-season injury crisis that's forced the ACT outfit to shuffle the deck. Already missing their...