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Taylor to play his 100th Test; Parker to debut against Argentina

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The All Blacks selectors have named their team to play Argentina in their second Test of the 2025 Lipovitan-D Rugby Championship at Estadio Vélez Sarsfield, Buenos Aires, on Sunday morning...

Josh Moorby returns to Hurricanes ahead of 2026 campaign

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Josh Moorby returns to Hurricanes ahead of 2026 campaign The Hurricanes are pleased to confirm that outside back Josh Moorby will return to the side on a two-year deal from next season. Moorby returns...

Goddard, Hooper and Vella to leave Brumbies

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Brumbies scrum half Harrison Goddard, flanker Lachlan Hooper and prop Harry Vella have all departed the club after the 2025 season. Goddard, 27, moves to an unnamed club in Japan, while Hooper, 21, is...

Fireworks in Round One as Bunnings NPC Returns

4 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Early season blues were not obvious in an exciting opening round of Bunnings NPC over the weekend. Waikato, Manawatu, Canterbury, Otago, Taranaki, Bay of Plenty and Hawke's Bay set the early pace with...

All Blacks name squad for Rugby Championship

4 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

All Blacks selectors Scott Robertson, Scott Hansen and Jason Ryan have named their squad for the 2025 Lipovitan-D Rugby Championship.  The squad is as follows: (age, Super Rugby club, province,...

Black Ferns name 33-strong squad for Rugby World Cup in England

4 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Black Ferns coaches Allan Bunting, Tony Christie, Steve Jackson, Dan Cron and Riki Flutey have selected 33 players to defend their title at the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 in England next month.The...

New Maori All Blacks jersey launches honouring legacy and strength

5 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

New Zealand Rugby (NZR) and adidas are proud to announce the release of the newest Māori All Blacks jersey Te Tauihu Matua, a powerful symbol of whakapapa, connection, and identity. The jersey, designed...

Maori All Blacks squad named for 2025

5 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Kurt 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...

Reds Lock In Hooker Richie Asiata for 2026

6 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Hooker Richie Asiata’s strong season for the Queensland Reds has been rewarded with a new contract for 2026.The Queensland Rugby Union is delighted to announce the in-form forward has agreed to continue...