Laidlaw to lead New Zealand Under 20s
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Black Sevens Head Coach Clark Laidlaw is set to make his return to the fifteen aside format after being confirmed as the New Zealand Under 20 Head Coach to lead them through to the 2023 World Rugby...
Scott Robertson appointed All Blacks Head Coach from 2024
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyScott Robertson will become the All Blacks Head Coach from 2024. The 48-year-old father of three was appointed following a robust interview process and will announce further key appointments...
Team Announcement: Hurricanes Vs NSW Waratahs
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Hurricanes are preparing to take on the Waratahs at Sky Stadium this Friday, 7:05PM in round four of the Super Rugby Pacific competition, marking the Hurricanes 50th match played against all Australian...
Fijian Drua stun Crusaders with last-gasp penalty
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFijian Drua recorded the biggest win of their two seasons in Super Rugby Pacific on Saturday with a stunning 25-24 upset of the reigning champion Canterbury Crusaders in front of a passionate home crowd...
Return of All Black Sam Whitelock could help Crusaders rebound from loss to Chiefs
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySam Whitelock didn't ask to be anyone's saviour. Given the way the Crusaders performed last weekend, when the Chiefs pumped them 31-10 at Orangetheory Stadium in Christchurch, the All Blacks test centurion...
Queensland Reds squad named for 2023 Buildcorp Super W season
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Queensland Reds 2023 squad has been confirmed ahead of the 2023 Buildcorp Super W season. Head coach Simon Craig has named a group that includes six capped Wallaroos, 18 previously capped...
Super Rugby Countdown Day 12: Most successful teams during the Super 12 era
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyA look at the previous champions of the Super 12 era. 1996 & 1997 Blues Careful planning and good execution took the Auckland Blues to a clear cut 45...
Brodie Retallick to play overseas in 2024
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks, Gallagher Chiefs and Hawke’s Bay lock Brodie Retallick will leave New Zealand to continue his stellar career overseas following the 2023 season. The 31-year-old Test centurion has announced...
Former New Zealand prop Johnstone becomes first openly gay All Black
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyCampbell Johnstone hopes that coming out as gay will help others within New Zealand's sporting community. Johnstone, who played three times for the All Blacks, including in a Test series against...
Ruahei Demant and World Cup winning Black Ferns shine at the ASB Rugby Awards
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyBlack Ferns co-captain and World Cup winner, Ruahei Demant has collected three major prizes at the 2022 ASB Rugby Awards, including the supreme Kelvin R. Tremain Memorial Player of the Year. As well as...
