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Wallabies team confirmed to play England at Twickenham

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wallabies coaches have confirmed the team to play England in London on Saturday evening local time. Tighthead prop Taniela Tupou returns to the starting side for the first time since the first Bledisloe...

Canterbury Edge Otago in NPC Final Thriller

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Canterbury reclaimed the Bunnings NPC crown with a 36-28 victory over Otago in Christchurch on Saturday, securing their 15th national title and first since 2017. They were the top two qualifiers, and...

New-look Wallabies named to face Japan

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Back-rower Nick Champion de Crespigny has been rocketed into the captaincy role as coach Joe Schmidt makes wholesale changes for Saturday’s Test against Japan in Tokyo. He becomes the 92nd captain...

Canterbury side named for NPC Final

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

The South Island showdown promises to be an epic chapter in provincial rugby history, with a massive crowd expected to pack the stands for the final NPC clash at this iconic venue. Canterbury will take...

NPC Semi-final HIGHLIGHTS | Canterbury v Hawke's Bay

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Two powerhouse provinces collided as Canterbury hosted Hawke’s Bay in a thrilling Bunnings NPC semifinal. Check out the best moments from this high-stakes showdown at Apollo Projects Stadium.

Canterbury NPC Semi Final side to take on Hawkes Bay

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Canterbury are set to host Hawke’s Bay in this weekend’s Bunnings Warehouse NPC semi-final at Apollo Projects Stadium, with a place in the final on the line. After a hard-fought season, the...

Wallabies End of Year Tour squad confirmed

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wallabies coaches have confirmed a 34-player squad for the upcoming End of Year Tour, with uncapped Queensland pair Aidan Ross and Kalani Thomas selected as potential debutants. Loosehead prop Ross,...

Tevita Mafileo called up by Scott Robertson

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

All Blacks selectors have named their squad for the 2025 Grand Slam tour, which kicks off with ‘The Gallagher Cup – The Rematch’ against Ireland in Chicago, followed by matches against...

Seven All Blacks to represent their Provincial Unions in NPC quarter-finals

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Seven members of the All Blacks Lipovitan-D Rugby Championship squad will represent their Provincial Unions in the Bunnings Warehouse National Provincial Championship quarter-finals this weekend. Anton...

Force secure NZ U20s assistant Dunlea as new forwards coach

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Western Force is rapt to confirm the appointment of former New Zealand U20s and Canterbury assistant coach Craig Dunlea as the Club’s new forwards coach. The former prop will complete the Force’s...