Tevita Mafileo called up by Scott Robertson
5 months 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...
Holland starts as the All Blacks make a late change
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks lock Tupou Vaa’i has been ruled out of the second Bledisloe Cup and final Lipovitan-D Rugby Championship match in Perth on Saturday night. Vaa’i took a knock to his right knee at...
All Blacks team named for last round clash
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe All Blacks’ selectors have named their team to play Australia at Optus Stadium this Saturday evening, with six changes to the team that started the first Bledisloe Cup...
Thirteen All Blacks available for round 8 of the NPC
6 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...
All Blacks name squad for Rugby Championship
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks selectors Scott Robertson, Scott Hansen and Jason Ryan have named their squad for the 2025 Lipovitan-D Rugby Championship. The squad is as follows: (age, Super Rugby club, province,...
Eight weeks on the sideline for Caleb Clarke
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyClarke was ruled out of the rest of the France series on the eve of the second match in Wellington on Saturday, but All Blacks coach Scott Robertson said he could miss more Tests. "He could be...
Crusaders claim 2025 Super Rugby Pacific title with tense win over Chiefs
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Crusaders are back on top of the Super Rugby Pacific mountain after a 16-12 win over the Chiefs in the Super Rugby Pacific Final in Christchurch. The victory is their 13th Super Rugby title and their...
Crusaders name team for Grand Final
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyFor the Super Rugby Pacific Grand Final under the lights at Apollo Projects Stadium, the first time since 2019. There's just one change in the starting forward pack this week – Tamaiti...
2025 Super Rugby Pacific Teams: Qualifying Finals
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe six teams for the Super Rugby Pacific Qualifying Finals are locked in as the line-ups have been announced. The action begins in Christchurch as the Crusaders host the Queensland Reds, with the Reds...
Ethan Blackadder to bring up 50 against the Brumbies
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyEthan Blackadder is making his return to the field this Friday night against the Brumbies in Canberra, just in time for his 50th Crusaders appearance. "I can't wait to get out there...
