Wider Training Groups locked in for 2026
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyFollowing the announcement of the 38-strong DHL Super Rugby Pacific squads, New Zealand Rugby’s (NZR) five Super Rugby clubs have announced their Wider Training...
Hurricanes announce 2026 Super Rugby Pacific squad
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Hurricanes are proud to announce next year’s Super Rugby Pacific squad. Featuring 33 players who have been retained from last year’s playing contingent, next year’s squad also includes...
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...
NPC RD 10 HIGHLIGHTS | North Harbour v Southland
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyNorth Harbour Stadium sets the stage as North Harbour takes on Southland to open the final round of the 2025 Bunnings NPC regular season.
Canterbury’s Lead Cut as Bunnings NPC Playoff Race Heats Up
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyCanterbury had its lead reduced to one point after Bunnings NPC Round 9 play at the weekend. Forced to golden point after being level with Northland 19-19 in Whangarēi, neither side was able to secure...
Jone Rova signs on with Hurricanes until 2027
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyJone Rova has signed a two-year contract with the Hurricanes in a deal that will keep him at the club until 2027. A member of this year’s wider training group, Rova’s elevation to...
NPC RD 8 HIGHLIGHTS | Wellington v Southland
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWellington lay out the welcome mat to the Southland Stags in a crucial round 8 encounter at Jerry Collins Stadium in Porirua.
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...
Young guns among Force team for Super Rugby AUS opener
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Western Force’s 23-player team list for the opening game of the new Super Rugby AUS competition has been selected, with half a dozen Academy talents named in the starting line-up. Academy graduates...
Ranfurly Shield Preview: Southland take on Canterbury
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbySouthland’s famous 25–10 victory over Waikato last weekend handed them the Ranfurly Shield for the first time since 2011. Now, they must defend it immediately and their first challenge couldn’t...
