WXV 1: France forced into reshuffle
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance were the final team in WXV 1 to name their 30-player squad for the first edition of the tournament, which will get underway in Wellington on 20 October. Co-coaches Gaëlle Mignot and David...
WXV 1: Squads confirmed as excitement builds
7 months agoFrance have become the final team in WXV 1 to name their 30-player squad for the first edition of the tournament, which will get underway in Wellington on 20 October. England, Canada and Wales all confirmed...
Shield Fever breaks Log o Wood
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyHawke's Bay won one of New Zealand Rugby's greatest possession after beating Wellington and taking hold of the Ranfurly Shiels. Following that win things went downhill over the weekend after the...
WRU invests in Wales Women’s backroom team
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyFour new key appointments are now in place and have been added to the professional staff as Wales prepare to take part on World Rugby’s new global tier 1 tournament, including New Zealand, England,...
Sam Whitelock on the Cusp of All Blacks History
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWhen the great Richie McCaw hung up his boots for the last time with 148 Test caps for his country, most people thought no man could ever come close to breaking his record. Eight years later,...
VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS: Wellington v North Harbour
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWellington put the Ranfurly Shield on the line against North Harbour in round eight of the Bunnings NPC, from Porirua Park.
Ireland forwards coach Paul O’Connell, flanker Josh van der Flier and wing Mack Hansen
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyPaul O’Connell, forwards coach On what sort of performance it will take to beat the Springboks: “It’s going to take a big performance for sure. They are an excellent side, they have...
PIC Steelers to face Wellington on Saturday in Ranfurly Shield clash
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyPIC Steelers coach Reon Graham has brought some Super Rugby experience into his starting side for Saturday’s Ranfurly Shield clash with Wellington in the capital. Hooker Ioane Moananu (Crusaders),...