NPC: Stats after the first round
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe NPC kicked off on Friday 9 August 2024. Here is how the stats look after the first round. Tries 1 Bay Of Plenty 11 2 Tasman 8 3 Canterbury 6 3= Counties...
All Blacks team named to play Argentina at Eden Park
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks Head Coach Scott Robertson and his co-selectors, Assistant Coaches Scott Hansen, Jason Holland, Leon MacDonald and Jason Ryan have named their All Blacks team to play Argentina in the second...
Reviewing the NPC opening weekend
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyLast season's Bunnings Warehouse NPC top guns made the best starts to the 2024 competition over the weekend, with champions Taranaki making an emphatic start with a 31-15 win over Counties Manukau in New...
What seems to have gone wrong for the All Blacks
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks might want to look at making a changes at fly-half after their loss to Argentina. New Zealand struggled to establish control of the game, especially in the latter stages, as they were stunned...
Force bolster forward pack with addition of 'explosive' Ekuasi
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyEkuasi joins the Force after spending the past two seasons with the Melbourne Rebels, after making his Super Rugby debut in 2022 with the Blues. The 22-year-old back-rower made 27 appearances for four...
Creevy lauds 'amazing' Argentina after All Blacks win
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAgustin Creevy scored the try that all but sealed another famous win for Argentina over New Zealand as they triumphed 38-30 on Saturday. Agustin Creevy has hailed Argentina's "amazing" performance after...
Matera to lead Argentina against NZ with Montoya out
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyPablo Matera will captain Argentina in Saturday's Rugby Championship opener against New Zealand in Wellington after Julian Montoya was left out of the team named by coach Felipe Contepomi. Montoya injured...
Wellington Lions Name Team for Opening Clash
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWellington Lions Head Coach Alando Soakai has named his side for Friday’s opening round of the 2024 Bunnings Warehouse NPC season, against Auckland at Eden Park. Xavier Numia returns to the...
Savea to lead All Blacks against Argentina
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyArdie Savea will lead the All Blacks against Argentina at Sky Stadium in the opening match of the Rugby Championship. All Blacks Head Coach Scott Robertson and his co-selectors, Assistant Coaches...
Rugby Championship -9 Days out-Breaking down the squads
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Rugby Championship is only nine days away. Every team has named their squad ahead of the tournament. Australia who ended last years tournament with the wooden spoon, will look to better their chances...
