5 players with Fijian roots will feature in NPC semi finals
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe proud rugby island nation of Fiji will be represented in this weekends fixtures in the NPC semi-final. Five players with links to Fiji will be featuring in for three of the four teams taking part. Emoni...
Waikato name team for NPC semi-final
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWaikato will travel to the capital this week to face the Wellington Lions in a Bunnings NPC semi-final at Sky Stadium on Saturday night. Head Coach, Ross Filipo, has made minimal changes to his side that...
Canterbury Side to take on the Bay of Plenty Steamers
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter a thrilling win last weekend Canterbury have named an unchanged backline to take on Bay of Plenty. With players returning to All Blacks duty there has been a shuffle in the forwards; notably captain...
Christian Lio-WIllie Renews Crusaders Contract
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyChristian Lio-Willie has secured his future with the Crusaders and signed a contract through until 2027. The loose forward joined the Crusaders for the 2023 Super Rugby Pacific season and played every...
All Blacks who represented Wellington and Waikato
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe penultimate round of the NPC is set to get underway this weekend. Bay of Plenty will lock horns with Canterbury in the days first semi-final. The final match of the day will take place between two...
Borthwick names 36-player squad for Autumn Nations Series
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland men’s head coach Steve Borthwick has named a 36-player training squad for the forthcoming Autumn Nations Series which begins on Saturday 2 November against New Zealand at Allianz Stadium,...
Owen Farrell opens up on life in Paris
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyOwen Farrell has revealed how he is settling into his new life in the French capital. England's former captain and his country's record points holder, Farrell is one of rugby's most recognisable figures....
England beat Canada to retain WXV 1 title
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWe recap all the action from a thrilling final round as the Red Roses are crowned top level champions following a hard-fought victory against the hosts, and there are also wins for Ireland and New Zealand. England...
Update to All Blacks travelling squad for Japan and Northern Tour
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe All Blacks have made three injury-enforced changes to the squad for the 2024 Lipovitan-D Challenge Cup match against Japan and the Northern Tour. Ethan Blackadder (calf), Luke Jacobson...
New Zealand Heartland XV squad announced
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe New Zealand Heartland XV has been named today, featuring fresh faces and a former All Black in the mix.Former All Black and Māori All Black Hika Elliot will add another black jersey to his collection...
