Super Rugby Pacific Injury Update: Round 2
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Super Rugby Pacific Round Two teams have thrown up plenty of changes after a physical opening round. The ten teams have confirmed their injury/unavailability list for the weekend, with Noah Lolesio...
Super Rugby Pacific Round One injury/unavailable list
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWith teams for round one named for Super Rugby Pacific, every team in action have revealed their injury list. It's a welcome step after a chaotic opening round of teams, with the likes of Rob Valetini,...
Crusaders Ready for Season Opener
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Crusaders are ready to kick off the 2025 Super Rugby Pacific season with an exciting clash against the Hurricanes at Apollo Projects Stadium this Friday, February 14th, at 7:05pm. Captain David...
O'Connor ready for latest challenge with the Crusaders
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAustralian utility back James O'Connor, 34, has packed plenty into his rugby career, but playing Super Rugby Pacific for the Crusaders is the latest challenge in his quest to achieve unrealised...
Latest Super Rugby Pacific Player News
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAhead of the 2025 Super Rugby Pacific season teams are finalising their player rosters Moana Pasifika Ardie Savea [pictured above] has recommitted to New Zealand Rugby (NZR) through to 2027 and...
Veteran Wallaby James O’Connor set to join the Crusaders
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyIn one of the biggest transfer deals in Super Rugby history, experienced Wallaby James O’Connor appears set to continue his extraordinary career with the Crusaders. After turning down a significantly...
NPC Round 6 wrap up: Tasman make first ‘log o wood’ defence
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyTasman had a Sunday to remember in the NPC, Week 6 when defending the Ranfurly Shield for the first time to be the only unbeaten team, but still two points behind Wellington who have played an extra game. Wellington...
Reihana commits to the Crusaders
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyRivez Reihana has committed to the Crusaders for another two seasons. The 24-year-old joined the Crusaders for the 2024 Super Rugby Pacific season, debuting in Round 1 against the Chiefs – a team...
NPC Round 5 Wrap: Tasman make Ranfurly Shield history
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyBlenheim's Lansdowne Park will be the place to be in next weekend's NPC, as new Ranfurly Shield holders Tasman will defend the trophy against Wellington, the only other unbeaten side in the competition. Tasman...
NPC Round 3 review
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyTussle. Tension, Tenacity this weekend's games produced it all. Developing combinations and understanding were evident among several sides as high scores were featured in the third weekend of the Bunnings...