New Zealand Rugby mourns the passing of Legend
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand Rugby (NZR) are saddened to hear of the passing former All Black and NZR President, Rangitane (Tane) Norton. Capped as All Black #694, Norton (Ngāi Tahu), a hooker, played a total...
Re-Watch: 2022 NPC Final - Canterbury vs. Wellington
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyRe Live the epic NPC 2022 final between Wellington and Canterbury, as we build up to Friday's opener between Tasman and Otago.
Willi Heinz Returns to Crusaders for 2024
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWilli Heinz will take the field for the Crusaders in the 2024 season, continuing his stellar return to Super Rugby. The halfback debuted for the Crusaders in 2010 and made a big impact...
Lions Name Side to Take on South Canterbury in the Hutt
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWellington Lions Head Coach Tamati Ellison has made six changes to his starting side to take on South Canterbury tomorrow at the Hutt Rec. Prop Solomona Sakalia and flanker Caleb Delaney come into...
Highlanders Continue Building 2024 Squad
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 2024 Highlanders team continues to take shape with the announcement of three additional players. Outside back Jacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens, lock Mitch Dunshea and loose forward Tom Sanders. Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens...
New Zealand Under 20 team named ahead of Japan U20 fixture
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand Under 20 Head Coach Clark Laidlaw has named his 23 to challenge Japan Under 20 tomorrow (16:00 GMT+2) at the Danie Craven Stadium in Stellenbosch. Several changes have been made for the...
All Blacks travel squad for Argentina test
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks selectors Ian Foster, Jason Ryan and Joe Schmidt have announced that two injury replacements will travel to Argentina for next weekend’s Test in Mendoza.Outside back Shaun Stevenson and...
New Zealand Under 20s named for France Clash
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe New Zealand Under 20 team has been named ahead of their second World Rugby U20 Championship pool match against France Under 20. The match kicks off on Thursday 29 June, at 1.30PM SAT (11.30PM Thursday...
Chandler Cunningham-South Signs For Harlequins
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyHarlequins can today confirm the signing of London Irish and England U20s back row Chandler Cunningham-South. The versatile forward, who is comfortable across flanker and number eight, joins Quins following...
Wellington Lions Name Wider Training Squad
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWellington Lions Head Coach Tamati Ellison has named his Wider Training Squad, to prepare for the first Ranfurly Shield defence of 2023 against Horowhenua-Kapiti in three weeks. The 38 players will...
