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...
Wallabies squad updated for Bledisloe Cup Series
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWallabies’ scrumhalf Jake Gordon has recovered from injury to return to the squad ahead of the first Bledisloe Cup Test in Auckland on Saturday September 27. Gordon spent time training with the...
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...
Canterbury side to defend Ranfurly Shield vs Otago
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyCanterbury are set for another blockbuster Ranfurly Shield defence this weekend, hosting Otago in a top-of-the-table clash at Apollo Projects Stadium. Fresh off a thrilling victory over Tasman in front...
'Where's that spine?': All Blacks come under fire after record loss
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyScrutiny on coach Scott Robertson and his team was intense following their late capitulation in Saturday's 43-10 Rugby Championship Test in Wellington. It was the heaviest defeat in all of New Zealand's...
Ranfurly Shield Preview: Southland take on Canterbury
3 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...
Canterbury Chase Ranfurly Shield Record
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyCanterbury will have All Blacks hooker George Bell back on deck but must do without captain Cullen Grace when they challenge Southland for the Ranfurly Shield in Invercargill on Saturday. Bell is set...
Canterbury NPC Side to take on Southland
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThis weekend, Canterbury make the journey to Invercargill for a Ranfurly Shield challenge against the Southland Stags The Shield hasn’t been in Canterbury since 2019, but with some familiar faces...
Southland Stags do the unthinkable and take the Ranfurly Shield off Waikato
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWatch the moment Southland lift the Ranfurly Shield after a solid win over Waikato who held the shield for just on a week. Southland will put the shield up next week as Canterbury make their way to Stags...
VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS: Canterbury v Manawatu
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyHuge win for Canterbury as they continue to dominate this season
