Super Rugby Pacific squads named for 2026 season
4 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbySuper Rugby Pacific squads named for 2026 season As Super Rugby Pacific prepares to celebrate 30 years, all 11 clubs have announced their squads for the 2026 season. Fan favourites will...
Fresh Faces and International Experience Feature in 2026 Highlanders Squad
4 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Highlanders are proud to announce a 38-man squad to compete in the 2026 DHL Super Rugby Pacific competition. The squad has a fresh and exciting look to it including seven players who will all pull...
Waikato win the Shield and Canterbury march on unbeaten
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyCanterbury sits alone, unbeaten, at the head of the Bunnings NPC after four rounds, while Waikato lifted the Ranfurly Shield from Taranaki in inflicting a first loss on the New Plymouth-based side this...
Roigard to miss out on Argentina Tests
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Black Cameron Roigard has been ruled out of two Tests in Argentina, New Zealand Rugby announced Sunday, with the scrum-half joining a growing injury list ahead of the Rugby Championship. Roigard suffered...
17 internationals named as AUNZ Invitational
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAUNZ Invitational XV coach Les Kiss has named a stacked side to face the British & Irish Lions on Saturday in Adelaide. Every player in the starting side has international experience, with two further...
Sotutu, Ross added to AUNZ squad for British & Irish Lions tour match
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks number eight Hoskins Sotutu has added to the all-star AUNZ Invitational XV squad set for next Saturday’s match against the British & Irish Lions. The powerful Blues back-rower is...
Laumape Joins AUNZ XV for Lions Clash
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter months of speculation and anticipation, the AUNZ Invitational XV is beginning to take shape, with former All Blacks midfielder Ngani Laumape unveiled as the fifth New Zealander named in the squad...
Kiwi duo Laumape, Fusitu'a added to AUNZ squad
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyKiwi duo Ngani Laumape and Joshua Fusitu'a are the latest names confirmed for the AUNZ Invitational XV squad to face the British & Irish Lions on July 12. It comes after the announcement of All Blacks...
Highlanders name team to face Chiefs
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe stage is set for an electrifying encounter on Friday night as the Highlanders prepare to host the table topping Chiefs under the roof at Forsyth Barr Stadium. It may be the bottom playing the top...
Sevu Reece breaks try-scoring record as Crusaders hold on in southern derby
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyFriday night’s game against the Highlanders was a chance to raise awareness and talk about something bigger than rugby; the wellbeing of our friends, our fans and our families in Men’s...
