Blues name team to face the Chiefs in season opener
5 days ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Blues have named a strong team for their Super Rugby Pacific season opener against the Chiefs at Eden Park on Saturday night.With Patrick Tuipulotu still rehabilitating his shoulder, Dalton Papali’i...
2026 Super Rugby Pacific Teams: Round One
5 days ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 2026 Super Rugby Pacific season is finally here, with the ten teams in action naming their line-ups for Round One. The season opens in Dunedin as the defending champion Crusaders travel to Dunedin...
2026 Blues squad announced
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyA blend of proven performers and exciting new talent headlines the 2026 Blues squad ahead of the 2026 DHL Super Rugby Pacific season.Head coach Vern Cotter has named a 38-player squad, with a familiar...
Super Rugby Pacific squads named for 2026 season
3 months 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 join experienced core in the 2026 Blues squad.
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyA blend of proven performers and exciting new talent headlines the 2026 Blues squad ahead of the 2026 DHL Super Rugby Pacific season.Head coach Vern Cotter has named a 38-player squad, with a familiar...
Maori All Blacks squad named for 2025
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyKurt Eklund (Ngāti Kahu) has been named as the new Māori All Blacks captain, with a 29-strong squad including 11 uncapped players announced today ahead of two matches against the Japan XV in Tokyo, and...
2025 Super Rugby Pacific Teams: Qualifying Finals
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe six teams for the Super Rugby Pacific Qualifying Finals are locked in as the line-ups have been announced. The action begins in Christchurch as the Crusaders host the Queensland Reds, with the Reds...
Blues power to win over Drua
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Blues have given the finals hopes a massive boost after an easy 34-5 win over the Fijian Drua. It vaults them into the top six as their front-rower delivered the damage. Props Marcel Renata, Joshua...
Blues lock in team to take on Drua in Fiji
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Blues have named a largely unchanged side for Friday night’s Round 13 game against the Fijian Drua in Suva. Head coach Vern Cotter has made just two changes to the starting XV that delivered...
Blues claim bonus-point win over Force
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Western Force have suffered a frustrating 40-19 defeat to the reigning Super Rugby Pacific champion Blues at Eden Park in a dent to the side’s finals hopes. The Blues got the win with the bonus...
