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Wider Training Groups locked in for 2026

4 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Following 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...

Vannes announce the arrival of Richard Judd

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

New Zealand scrum-half Richard Judd has joined RC Vannes to bolster their half-back pairing and bring his extensive experience gained in Super Rugby and on the international stage. He has signed...

Tevita Mafileo called up by Scott Robertson

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

All 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...

Seven All Blacks to represent their Provincial Unions in NPC quarter-finals

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Seven 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...

Canterbury NPC QF Side to take on Counties Manukau

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Canterbury 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...

Canterbury’s Lead Cut as Bunnings NPC Playoff Race Heats Up

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Canterbury 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...

Canada’s Roster Set For Women’s Rugby World Cup Final Against England

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

For the second time in history, Canada’s Women’s Rugby Team will compete in the Women’s Rugby World Cup Final. Head coach Kevin Rouet has named the match-day roster set to take on England...

NPC RD 8 HIGHLIGHTS | Counties Manukau v Auckland

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Catch up on the best moments from Pukekohe as neighbours Counties-Manukau and Auckland went toe-to-toe.

Canada locks in match day squad for semi-final battle against New Zealand at Rugby World Cup

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

With a place in the Rugby World Cup final on the line, Head Coach of Canada’s Women’s Rugby Team, Kevin Rouet, has announced Canada’s match day roster for their semi-final clash against...

Thirteen All Blacks available for round 8 of the NPC

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Eight 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...