All Black Injury Update
1 day ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks hooker, George Bell, will return home from South Africa after suffering a calf strain during training in Cape Town on Sunday. Bell's return to play is expected to be four to six weeks,...
NPC Round One | Thousands flock to see storied rivalries
2 days ago by Ultimate RugbyRound one of the Hilux NPC kicked off on Thursday with huge provincial rivals Otago and Southland, as well as Canterbury and Auckland, facing off. Waikato 38 Bay of Plenty 26 It was the Taha Kemara...
Conrad Smith appointed Head of Men's High Performance
4 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand Rugby (NZR) has appointed former All Black Conrad Smith as its Head of Men's High Performance.The appointment reinforces NZR's commitment to a world-leading high-performance system that delivers...
Brad Cooper confirmed as Attack Coach for Harlequins
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyHarlequins unveil Brad Cooper as its new Attack Coach ahead of the 2026/27 campaign. Cooper has quickly built a reputation as one of New Zealand rugby’s rising attack coaches - he joins from the...
Ellison names first Maori All Blacks squad blending experience and new talent
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Māori All Blacks Head Coach Tamati Ellison (Ngāi Tahu, Ngāti Mutunga, Ngāti Whakaue) has named his first squad in charge of the team, selecting a blend of experienced campaigners, returning Māori...
All Blacks Squad Named for Nations Championship Southern Series
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks Squad Named for Nations Championship Southern Series Ardie Savea has been named All Blacks Captain for...
Sale Sharks sign Xavier Roe
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbySale Sharks have agreed a deal to sign highly-rated Gallagher Chiefs and New Zealand scrum-half Xavier Roe. The 27-year-old, who is officially uncapped but played for the All Blacks XV against the Barbarians...
Hurricanes team named to face Moana Pasifika
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Hurricanes have named their team to face Moana Pasifika in this week’s round 13 match at North Harbour Stadium on Saturday. The side features seven changes to the starting lineup following last...
Tasman Rugby Union Appoint New Director of Rugby & Mako Head Coach
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyTasman Rugby Union (TRU) has appointed Jono Phillips as its new Director Of Rugby& Mako Head Coach on a two-year fixed-term contract.Phillips has previously coached at the Taranaki Bulls and the Hurricanes,...
Super Rugby Pacific Super Round shines in Christchurch with sell-outs, stars, and success
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe first Super Rugby Pacific Super Round in Ōtautahi Christchurch has been lauded as a resounding success, with glowing reports from satisfied fans, players, coaches and management about everything from...
