Fans turn out and tune in as Hilux NPC marks 50 years
2 hours 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
2 days 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...
NPC Round One | Thousands flock to see storied rivalries
1 week 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...
NPC Team sheets | Round One
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 2026 Hilux NPC kicks off this weekend. Here is the team sheets
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...
Damian McKenzie playing his 150th Chiefs game
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyMcKenzie will start in a settled Gallagher Chiefs side on Friday with the injury to Wallace Sititi and a concussion to centre Kyle Brown forcing two changes Lalakai Foketi will start at...
All Blacks back for Gallagher Chiefs playoff against Reds
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyGallagher Chiefs Head Coach Jono Gibbes has recalled seven All Blacks to his starting XV for Saturday’s Qualifying Final against the Reds in Hamilton. He also moved one, Samipeni...
Daugunu Set for Centres as Reds Name Team for Qualifying Final
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyVersatile Filipo Daugunu has been selected at inside centre by the Queensland Reds for Saturday’s qualifying final against the Chiefs in Hamilton.Daugunu steps up to replace the injured Hunter Paisami...
Super Rugby Qualifying Finals Confirmed
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Super Rugby Pacific Qualifying Final fixtures have been confirmed with the Crusaders overtaking the Blues to claim third spot on the ladder in the last round of the regular season. The...
