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Roigard back for All Blacks ahead of Wallabies tests

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

New Zealand have been handed a timely boost ahead of their pivotal Rugby Championship Tests against Australia, with halfback Cameron Roigard cleared to return after a two-month layoff with a foot injury. Roigard...

Black Ferns fly in Mererangi Paul to replace injured du Plessis

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Exciting outside back Mererangi Paul has joined the New Zealand squad at Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 as an injury replacement for Amy du Plessis. Du Plessis has been ruled out of the tournament...

Canada name team for QF clash v Wallaroos

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

After an undefeated run in pool play to top Pool B at the Rugby World Cup, Canada’s Women’s Rugby Team has announced its roster for the quarter-finals. September 11, 2025 (Bristol, England)...

Canada side to take on Wales

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Head Coach Kevin Rouet has announced the match day lineup for Canada’s Women’s Rugby Team as they prepare for their second match of the 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup. Thursday,...

Waikato win the Shield and Canterbury march on unbeaten

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Canterbury sits alone, unbeaten, at the head of the Bunnings NPC after four rounds, while Waikato lifted the Ranfurly Shield from Taranaki in inflicting a first loss on the New Plymouth-based side this...

Fireworks in Round One as Bunnings NPC Returns

4 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Early season blues were not obvious in an exciting opening round of Bunnings NPC over the weekend. Waikato, Manawatu, Canterbury, Otago, Taranaki, Bay of Plenty and Hawke's Bay set the early pace with...

All Blacks name squad for Rugby Championship

4 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

All Blacks selectors Scott Robertson, Scott Hansen and Jason Ryan have named their squad for the 2025 Lipovitan-D Rugby Championship.  The squad is as follows: (age, Super Rugby club, province,...