Tevita Mafileo called up by Scott Robertson
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAll 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...
Canterbury NPC QF Side to take on Counties Manukau
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyCanterbury have named their side to take on Counties Manukau at home in this weekend’s NPC quarter final. The Red and Blacks have bolstered their impact off the bench with the inclusion of Sam...
Canterbury side to take on Taranaki
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyCanterbury will wrap up their round robin campaign this weekend with a blockbuster clash against Taranaki in the final round of the 2025 Bunnings NPC. With a home quarter-final spot on the line, there’s...
Canterbury side to defend Ranfurly Shield vs Otago
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyCanterbury are set for another blockbuster Ranfurly Shield defence this weekend, hosting Otago in a top-of-the-table clash at Apollo Projects Stadium. Fresh off a thrilling victory over Tasman in front...
Canterbury Chase Ranfurly Shield Record
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyCanterbury will have All Blacks hooker George Bell back on deck but must do without captain Cullen Grace when they challenge Southland for the Ranfurly Shield in Invercargill on Saturday. Bell is set...
Canterbury NPC Side to take on Southland
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThis weekend, Canterbury make the journey to Invercargill for a Ranfurly Shield challenge against the Southland Stags The Shield hasn’t been in Canterbury since 2019, but with some familiar faces...
Crusaders claim 2025 Super Rugby Pacific title with tense win over Chiefs
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Crusaders are back on top of the Super Rugby Pacific mountain after a 16-12 win over the Chiefs in the Super Rugby Pacific Final in Christchurch. The victory is their 13th Super Rugby title and their...
Crusaders name team for Grand Final
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyFor the Super Rugby Pacific Grand Final under the lights at Apollo Projects Stadium, the first time since 2019. There's just one change in the starting forward pack this week – Tamaiti...
2025 Super Rugby Pacific Teams: Qualifying Finals
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe six teams for the Super Rugby Pacific Qualifying Finals are locked in as the line-ups have been announced. The action begins in Christchurch as the Crusaders host the Queensland Reds, with the Reds...
Final round heartstopper in Canberra against the Brumbies
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyIt was a chilly night in the capital of Canberra for the last Super Rugby Pacific round robin game and a battle for 2nd and 3rd spot between the Brumbies and the Crusaders. The Brumbies...
