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Dominic Bird heading to the capital

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Former All Blacks lock Dominic Bird is returning to New Zealand from a successful stint in France to link up with the Hurricanes for next year’s Super Rugby competition.     The 30-year-old...

Super Rugby: Wrap Up and Team of the Week

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Super Rugby playoffs have been decided with the Chiefs tackling the Crusaders in Super Rugby Aotearoa while the Brumbies and Western Force will go head to head to see who will face the Reds in the...

Crusaders thrash Blues to seal home Super Rugby decider

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Will Jordan scored a double and Codie Taylor got another as the Crusaders confirmed top spot and a home final.   The Crusaders will host the 2021 Super Rugby Aotaeroa final against the Chiefs...

2021 Major League Dream XV: Robshaw, Giteau and Ellis

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

America's top flight rugby competition returns this weekend with a full house of fixtures.   A year after the competition was brought to an abrupt end, Major League Rugby returns in full force in...

All Black props start for Blues

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Blues are looking forward to stepping on to their hallowed home turf of Eden Park for the first time this season in front of a bumper crowd when they take on the Highlanders.   Blues coach Leon...

New Zealand Rugby 2021 National Referee Squad Announced

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

New Zealand Rugby has announced the 2021 High Performance Referee Squad which will oversee all national competitions.   High Performance Referee Manager Bryce Lawrence said:   "We're really...

Bay of Plenty quartet sign new deals

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Bay of Plenty Rugby Union announced today that four players; Cassius Misa, Benet Kumeroa, Kali Vaipulu and Kohan Herbert, who have come through the Bay of Plenty Rugby High...

Two Blues Claim Impressive Victory

3 years ago by Parramatta Rugby

The Two Blues headed to Camden Rugby Park to take on the Macarthur 10s as part of our pre-season on Saturday. The squad started strongly and finished the day as champions claiming the title in emphatic...

All Black Legend Dan Carter Announces His Retirement

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Former All Black flyhalf Dan Carter has hung up the boots at the age of 38 after an incredible career that will see him go down as one of the greatest players of all time.   In an interview with...

Josh McKay signs with top Scottish club

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Glasgow Warriors have pulled off an exciting acquisition with reports that Josh McKay will join the Scottish club from New Zealand.   The 23 year-old fullback was born in Christchurch and turned...