NPC Round 4: Can Northland grasp history?
6 hours ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Northland Kauri would make history by winning at One NZ Stadium tomorrow, in doing so winning the Ranfurly Shield for the first time in the club’s history. Before becoming the Northland we...
Fans turn out and tune in as Hilux NPC marks 50 years
5 days ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Hilux NPC is enjoying a remarkable surge in audience numbers as the competition celebrates its 50th year, with a significant number of fans turning up and tuning in as provincial rugby enjoys a major...
NPC squads named ahead of the weeks clashes
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyRound three of the NPC is soon to get underway and there are just three unbeaten teams, two of which have a full house of points from their opening games. Hawke's Bay and Waikato lead the way with Canterbury...
All Black Injury Update
2 weeks 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 weeks 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
1 month 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...
