Canterbury 
Otago Tevita Mafileo called up by Scott Robertson
1 month 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...
Seven All Blacks to represent their Provincial Unions in NPC quarter-finals
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbySeven 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 RugbyThe 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...
NPC RD 8 HIGHLIGHTS | Canterbury v Otago - Ranfurly Shield
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe southern rivalry delivered again as Canterbury and Otago went at it in a fierce clash of tradition, pride, and provincial passion along with the Log'o Wood, the Ranfurly Shield.
Otago Claim Ranfurly Shield in Christchurch Classic
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyOtago have snatched the Ranfurly Shield from Canterbury in a dramatic NPC clash, edging their southern rivals 38–36 in Christchurch. The challengers spent much of the match chasing the game but...
Thirteen All Blacks available for round 8 of the NPC
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyEight NPC teams will welcome back members of the current All Blacks squad when round 8 kicks off this Friday, with thirteen players released to play for their provincial teams. Josh Lord, who has been...
Canterbury side to defend Ranfurly Shield vs Otago
2 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
3 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...
Sixteen All Blacks available for round 5 of NPC
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbySixteen members of the All Blacks Lipovitan-D Rugby Championship squad will represent their Provincial Unions in the Bunnings Warehouse National Provincial Championship this weekend. Round...
Waikato win the Shield and Canterbury march on unbeaten
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyCanterbury 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...
