Wellington Lions Name Wider Training Squad
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWellington Lions Head Coach Tamati Ellison has named his Wider Training Squad, to prepare for the first Ranfurly Shield defence of 2023 against Horowhenua-Kapiti in three weeks. The 38 players will...
Crusaders side to face the Brumbies named
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter a big win against the Blues at Eden Park in Round 4 last weekend, the team are riding high and ready to take on the currently unbeaten Brumbies. Dallas McLeod gets the nod in the midfield...
Crusaders announce 2023 squad
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA returning Crusader, a local boy done good, and a few fresh out-of-towners – here’s your first look at the Crusaders squad for 2023. These boys will represent the club and the history of the...
Dane Coles Laces Up for Hurricanes Clash Against the Fijian Drua
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAs the Hurricanes prepare for their first home game since their return from Australia, Head Coach Jason Holland has named his side to take on the Fijian Drua on Sunday with Hurricanes legend Dane Coles...
Laumape to miss Hurricanes clash with the Waratahs
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHurricanes head coach Jason Holland believes there is plenty of excitement building in the squad as they head across the ditch to kick off their Super Rugby Trans-Tasman campaign against the Waratahs in...
2021 Super Rugby Aotearoa squads confirmed
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyExperience and continuity run through the 2021 Super Rugby Aotearoa squads announced today with just 26 rookies across New Zealand’s five clubs and just nine player transfers. The...
Julian Savea returns as the Hurricanes confirm 2021 squad
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHawke’s Bay’s Lolagi Visinia and Wellington’s Pepesana Patafilo will take up the final two spots in next year’s Hurricanes roster. The 2021 squad will officially...
Savea at centre for Wellington
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWellington Lions head coach, Leo Crowley, has made a handful of changes to his side ahead of their clash against Manawatu at Sky Stadium. Saturday marks the last of the round-robin fixtures, before the...
Wes Goosen set to earn his 50th cap as Wellington name a strong starting line up including both Savea brothers
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWes Goosen will return from injury to play his 50th game for the Lions in this Sunday’s clash with Auckland at Eden Park. The 24-year-old has been a fixture of the squad since making his...
Miracle ball lands as Wellington edge rivals in NPC Round 3
6 years ago by Rugby DumpWellington hung on to edge rivals Canterbury 23-22 in a thrilling Mitre 10 Cup game in the capital on Friday. After conceding a well-taken try midway through the half, the home side struck back just before...
