Canterbury side to defend Ranfurly Shield vs Otago
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyCanterbury are set for another blockbuster Ranfurly Shield defence this weekend, hosting Otago in a top-of-the-table clash at Apollo Projects Stadium. Fresh off a thrilling victory over Tasman in front...
Newcastle Red Bulls team to face Harlequins
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyNewcastle Red Bulls will kick off their new era with a familiar face leading the charge as George McGuigan captains them in Friday’s PREM Rugby Cup visit of Harlequins. The 7.45pm kick-off is poised...
Canterbury Chase Ranfurly Shield Record
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyCanterbury will have All Blacks hooker George Bell back on deck but must do without captain Cullen Grace when they challenge Southland for the Ranfurly Shield in Invercargill on Saturday. Bell is set...
Canterbury NPC Side to take on Southland
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThis weekend, Canterbury make the journey to Invercargill for a Ranfurly Shield challenge against the Southland Stags The Shield hasn’t been in Canterbury since 2019, but with some familiar faces...
Canterbury side to take on Hawke's Bay
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyCanterbury welcome back skipper Cullen Grace to the 23 for this week’s Round 4 showdown with Hawke’s Bay — with both sides entering the contest unbeaten. Up front, Daniel Lienert-Brown...
Tom Christie joins Newcastle Red Bulls
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyNewcastle Red Bulls have signed three-time Super Rugby winner Tom Christie, with the Kiwi flanker arriving in the autumn on a two-year deal. The 27-year-old has been a regular starter for the Crusaders...
Canterbury NPC Side to take on Auckland
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyFresh off an impressive opening-round victory over defending champions Wellington, Canterbury returns to home soil this weekend to face long-time rivals Auckland. Lock Sam Darry moves into the starting...
Canterbury NPC Side to take on the Wellington Lions
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyCanterbury’s 2025 Bunnings Warehouse NPC campaign kicks off this weekend, on the road in windy Wellington against the Lions. An exciting team will pull on the red & black in round one, lead by...
Crusaders claim 2025 Super Rugby Pacific title with tense win over Chiefs
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Crusaders are back on top of the Super Rugby Pacific mountain after a 16-12 win over the Chiefs in the Super Rugby Pacific Final in Christchurch. The victory is their 13th Super Rugby title and their...
Crusaders name team for Grand Final
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyFor the Super Rugby Pacific Grand Final under the lights at Apollo Projects Stadium, the first time since 2019. There's just one change in the starting forward pack this week – Tamaiti...
