Match Preview: Japan v Samoa
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThere’s a lot at stake when Japan face Samoa at Stadium de Toulouse on Thursday. Two sides’ quarter-final hopes are on the line in a ferociously tight Pool D, in which a single point separates...
Fidow starts on wing - Samoa announce team to play Japan
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySamoa head coach Seilala Mapusua has made four changes to his side for their Pool D match against Japan in Toulouse on Thursday, with Taleni Seu and Sa Jordan Taufua coming into the back-row, Ed Fidow...
Samoa Down Japan While Fiji Triumph Over Tonga
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Pacific nations were out in full force this weekend along with Asian neighbours Japaan, as the four nations look to build towards the world cup. In a gripping Pacific Nations Cup encounter at the...
2023 PIC Steelers Squad Confirmed
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCoach Reon Graham has confirmed his 2023 Counties Manukau Rugby PIC Steelers squad for the upcoming Bunnings Warehouse NPC. Sticking with his theory of picking local, Graham has named a side choc-full...
Preview: Waratahs vs Moana Pasifika
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe NSW Waratahs will look to send Michael Hooper out in style when they host Moana Pasifika in Sydney. With sixth locked in, Darren Coleman has taken the chance to freshen up his side, with Mark Nawaqanitawase...
Team News: Waratahs vs Moana Pasifika
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDarren Coleman has bolstered his side by adding three Wallabies to his starting XV that lost to the Crusaders in Christchurch. Mahe Vailanu returns to the starting side replacing David Porecki. Vailanu...
Christian Leali’ifano picks up top award at Moana Pasifika’s awards evening
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMoana Pasifika’s inaugural awards evening held last night honouring their maiden season in Super Rugby Pacific was full of celebration and joy. In their first year in the competition, Moana Pasifika...
Moana Pasifika team named for NSW Waratahs, Mt Smart stadium
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMoana 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...
Kepu confirms homecoming with return to PIC Steelers
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCounties Manukau junior and Wallabies centurion Sekope Kepu has signed with the PIC Steelers for the upcoming National Provincial Championship in a massive boost for the Union. Kepu,...
Mitre 10 Cup Round 4 Wrap-Up
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRound 4 of the Mitre 10 Cup is done and dusted and, as usual, provided fans with some quality displays of rugby with the skills and adventurous spirit of the New Zealander players. Bay of Plenty...
