Ray Niuia rugby player
Ray Niuia rugby player

Ray Niuia

19th Jun 1991 1.76m/110kg Hooker

Ex-All Black Debut's for Samoa in Fiji Clash

8 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Former All Blacks back row Steven Luatua is set to make his debut for Samoa as his new side face Fiji in Apia this weekend.  Luatua brings a wealth of experience and skill to the Samoan side, having...

Jordan Taufua starts on his official test debut for Samoa

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Leinster prop Michael Alaalatoa will captain Samoa in their second Pacific Nations Cup match against Tonga on Saturday (kick-off 1 am BST).   Alaalatoa is joined in the front row by debutant Andrew...

Moana Pasifika team named for NSW Waratahs, Mt Smart stadium

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Moana Pasifika return to Mount Smart stadium at 4:30pm on Saturday 7 May to play the NSW Waratahs in round 12 of DHL Super Rugby Pacific. The match is significant for Sekope Kepu as he will play against...

Niko Jones, son of All Blacks great Micheal, set for Super Rugby debut

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Moana Pasifika have named their team to play the Chiefs in Round 9 of Super Rugby Pacific.    Pasifika Head Coach Aaron Mauger has make several changes to his side for the match, one of...

FULL GAME: Blues v Highlanders (Super Rugby Trans-Tasman Final)

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Settle in for a full match replay of the Blues v Highlanders 2021 Super Rugby Trans-Tasman final.   Line-ups: Blues: 1. Alex Hodgman 2. Kurt Eklund 3. Nepo Laulala 4. Gerard Cowley-Tuioti 5. Patrick...

One change to Blues team for Final

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Blues have made just one change to the side that despatched the Force a week ago as they brace for the final contest of the tournament against the Highlanders at Eden Park.    Akira Ioane...

Blues set up clash with Highlanders in Super Rugby Trans-Tasman final

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Crusaders fell short in their bid to reach the Trans-Tasman showpiece match, which will be contested by the Blues and Highlanders.     Hoskins Sotutu powered the Blues through to the...

13 new caps named in Samoa's squad to face Maori All Blacks, Tonga

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Thirteen new caps have been included in the Manu Samoa rugby squad to play the Māori All Blacks and Tonga in June and July.   Leinster bound prop Michael Alaalatoa will captain the 31-man squad...

Blues Team For Key Clash Against The Highlanders

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Blues, Chiefs and Highlanders are tightly grouped in the middle of the table chasing the likely one spot for a place in the final of the competition with three rounds remaining.   Friday night’s...

Tuungafasi escapes punishment as he prepares Super Rugby milestone

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

All Black prop Ofa Tuungafasi is set to become the eighth Blues player to reach 100 games when the team travel down SH1 to take on neighbours, the Chiefs in their Super Rugby Aotearoa clash in Hamilton...