Team News: The Crusaders Team to take on Munster
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFirst starts and some great returns Rob Penney has named his Crusaders team to face Munster in their historic clash in Cork, Ireland. Quinten Strange captains the team who take...
The Crusaders travel to the North as they reveal squad
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTasman Mako lock Quinten Strange will lead the Crusaders during their Northern Tour when the reigning Super Rugby champions come up against Munster and the Bristol Bears next month. The Crusaders flew...
Focused on finishing as Canterbury get set to repay Auckland in quarter final.
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDrawing on the energy of a passionate home crowd will be key for Canterbury as they look to repel old foes Auckland in Friday night’s NPC Quarter Final.With their season on the line, Head Coach Marty...
Counties Manukau shock Canterbury with last-ditch try in Pukekohe
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAt Navigation Homes Stadium, Pukekohe: Counties Manukau 31 (James Thompson, Ioane Moananu, Adam Brash, Blake Makiri tries; AJ Alatimu con, pen, Tevita Ofa 3 con) Canterbury 29 (Ben Funnell, Daniel Lienert-Brown,...
Highlanders announce new additions to 2024 Squad
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Highlanders have announced the signing of several young players for 2024. In a move that was well signposted during the year players from their High Performance Programme will...
Super Rugby Pacific Preview: Chiefs vs Crusaders
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThere’s no doubting the two best teams in DHL Super Rugby Pacific are left standing to clash for the title at a sold out FMG Stadium Waikato on Saturday. Match Details: Chiefs v Crusaders, Saturday...
Super Rugby Pacific Final teams: Chiefs vs Crusaders
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Chiefs have named a formidable side to face the reigning champions, the Crusaders, in a battle for the DHL Super Rugby Pacific title at a sold-out FMG Stadium Waikato on Saturday. The starting lineup...
Ruahei Demant and World Cup winning Black Ferns shine at the ASB Rugby Awards
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBlack Ferns co-captain and World Cup winner, Ruahei Demant has collected three major prizes at the 2022 ASB Rugby Awards, including the supreme Kelvin R. Tremain Memorial Player of the Year. As well as...
New Zealand Rugby Awards Nominee's
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand Rugby’s (NZR) top performers of 2022 will be recognised at the ASB Rugby Awards, with nominees announced today. This year’s awards will be presented live on Sky Sport 1...
All Blacks XV bolster squad ahead of Northern Tour
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe All Blacks XV have called in an additional six players to join the squad, ahead of their inaugural Northern Tour against Ireland A (4 November) and Barbarians (13 November). Cortez Ratima,...
