Thompson to debut in Pukekohe showdown
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyChiefs head coach Clayton McMillan has named a new-look front row to take on Moana Pasifika this Friday night, while off the bench a club debut looms for Counties Manukau forward James Thompson. Jared...
Blues to battle Crusaders at Eden Park
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyBuoyed by an outstanding showing in an excruciating one-point loss to the Chiefs, the Blues return home to host perennial foes, the Crusaders at Eden Park on Saturday. While the Blues lie in ninth place...
Four uncapped players in the Red Roses squad
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyHead coach John Mitchell has selected a 37-player squad for the upcoming Guinness Women’s Six Nations. Gloucester-Hartpury’s Zoe Aldcroft will captain the Red Roses, supported by vice...
Japan Rugby League One (Round Eleven) Review
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyTwo years ago, Kwagga Smith’s Shizuoka Blue Revs became the first team to beat Saitama Panasonic Wild Knights in the regular season of Japan Rugby League One. Yesterday, the Springbok backrower’s...
Chiefs v Blues | A look at the numbers
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Chiefs held on for a victory against the Blues in a 9 try thriller. Here are some of the match stats from the encounter. The Blues had most of the possession with 56% overall, 59% in the first...
Ikitau and Brumbies secure victory over Drua
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyA Len Ikitau hat-trick has helped the Brumbies to a hard-fought 38-21 win over the Fijian Drua in a helter-skelter Super Rugby Pacific clash in Canberra. Both teams entered Friday night's match in high...
Italy name team to face Ireland
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyGonzalo Quesada, Technical Commissioner of the Italian Men's National Team, has announced the lineup that will face Ireland on Saturday 15 March at 15:15 at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome. The match, valid...
Wales international Joe Hawkins signs for Scarlets
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyScarlets announced their first new signing for the 2025-26 season - Wales international Joe Hawkins. The 22-year-old will link up with the squad in the summer following two seasons with Exeter Chiefs. Able...
Super Rugby Aupiki Teams: Round 3
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyRound 3 of Super Rugby Aupiki sees the competition head to Nelson for the very first time. Fans in the Tasman region will be treated to a top of the table clash between Matatū and the Blues, with stars...
Super Rugby Under 20 Tournament kicks off this Friday in Taup?
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyNow in its fifth year, the annual Super Rugby Under 20 tournament gets underway this weekend on Saturday 15 March, at the iconic Owen Delany Park, Taupō. Super Rugby Under 20s sees the best young...
