Canterbury Side to take on the Bay of Plenty Steamers
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter a thrilling win last weekend Canterbury have named an unchanged backline to take on Bay of Plenty. With players returning to All Blacks duty there has been a shuffle in the forwards; notably captain...
George Bell starts for Canterbury
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyCanterbury will head down south again, this time to take on Southland for Round 6 of the Bunnings Warehouse NPC.A magnificent mix of experienced players alongside the fresh blood of this season’s...
Six to debut for the Maori All Blacks v Japan XV
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbySix players are in-line to make their debut for the Māori All Blacks in game one against Japan XV this Saturday, 10.00pm NZST (7.00pm JST) kick-off at Chichibunomiya Rugby Stadium, Tokyo.Laghlan...
Maori All Blacks squad announced for Japan 2024
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyMāori All Blacks selectors of Ross Filipo (Muaūopko), Roger Randle (Ngāti Awa), Greg Feek (Ngāti Kahugunu) and Jamie Joseph (Ngāti Maniapoto, Ngāti Rārua, Rangitāne) have announced a 28-strong...
Cameron Millar returns for the Highlanders
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Highlanders have named a strong team for their quarterfinal clash in Canberra on Saturday night. The timely return of first-five, Cameron Millar, and mid-field back, Tanielu Tele’a, will add...
Hurricanes take major step towards minor premiership
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWinger Salesi Rayasi has celebrated his 50th game for the club in style as he crossed for a hat-trick in a 41-14 win over the Highlanders. The bonus point win takes the club one step closer to the minor...
Super Rugby Pacific round 14 teams
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbySuper Rugby Pacific is heading into the final two weeks of the regular season as teams start to build for the finals. The Hurricanes and Chiefs open the round in Hamilton in what is expected to be a thriller,...
Harmon and Nareki return for the Highlanders
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Highlanders are poised for a thrilling encounter at Forsyth Barr Stadium this Sunday as they face the Fijian Drua in their final scheduled home game of the 2024 season. This clash promises to be...
Highlanders name team for GordonHunter Memorial Trophy clash
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThis weekend’s clash against the Blues in Auckland will not only be round 13 of the DHL Super Rugby Pacific competition but also present an opportunity for the Highlanders to play for the Gordon...
Highlanders name team for battle of the Mainland
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThis weekend’s round 12 match up between the Highlanders and the Crusaders is a fitting fixture for a Culture round as it encapsulates the culture of rugby fandom in the South Island. A...