New-look Wallabies named to face Japan
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyBack-rower Nick Champion de Crespigny has been rocketed into the captaincy role as coach Joe Schmidt makes wholesale changes for Saturday’s Test against Japan in Tokyo. He becomes the 92nd captain...
Canterbury side named for NPC Final
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe South Island showdown promises to be an epic chapter in provincial rugby history, with a massive crowd expected to pack the stands for the final NPC clash at this iconic venue. Canterbury will take...
NPC Semi-final HIGHLIGHTS | Canterbury v Hawke's Bay
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyTwo powerhouse provinces collided as Canterbury hosted Hawke’s Bay in a thrilling Bunnings NPC semifinal. Check out the best moments from this high-stakes showdown at Apollo Projects Stadium.
Canterbury NPC Semi Final side to take on Hawkes Bay
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyCanterbury are set to host Hawke’s Bay in this weekend’s Bunnings Warehouse NPC semi-final at Apollo Projects Stadium, with a place in the final on the line. After a hard-fought season, the...
Wallabies End of Year Tour squad confirmed
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWallabies coaches have confirmed a 34-player squad for the upcoming End of Year Tour, with uncapped Queensland pair Aidan Ross and Kalani Thomas selected as potential debutants. Loosehead prop Ross,...
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...
Seven All Blacks to represent their Provincial Unions in NPC quarter-finals
5 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
5 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
5 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
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyTwo traditional powerhouses face off in Christchurch as Canterbury and Taranaki close out the regular season with a blockbuster matchup.
