Seven All Blacks to represent their Provincial Unions in NPC quarter-finals
2 months 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
2 months 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...
Canterbury NPC QF Side to take on Counties Manukau
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyCanterbury have named their side to take on Counties Manukau at home in this weekend’s NPC quarter final. The Red and Blacks have bolstered their impact off the bench with the inclusion of Sam...
NPC HIGHLIGHTS | Canterbury v Taranaki
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyTwo traditional powerhouses face off in Christchurch as Canterbury and Taranaki close out the regular season with a blockbuster matchup.
Stars return to boost Wallabies second Bledisloe Test
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWallabies coach Joe Schmidt has been boosted by a trio of returning stars as he names his team for Saturday’s second Bledisloe Cup match in Perth. Rob Valetini, Will Skelton and Jake Gordon have...
Canterbury side to take on Taranaki
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyCanterbury will wrap up their round robin campaign this weekend with a blockbuster clash against Taranaki in the final round of the 2025 Bunnings NPC. With a home quarter-final spot on the line, there’s...
Canterbury’s Lead Cut as Bunnings NPC Playoff Race Heats Up
2 months 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
2 months 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 | 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...
