Luke Romano rugby player
Luke Romano rugby player

Luke Romano

16th Feb 1986 1.99m/119kg No 4 Lock

Canterbury’s NPC squad announced for 2022 season

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

New Zealand Under 20 representatives George Bell, Seb Calder and Joel Lam are the three newcomers to Canterbury’s Bunnings Warehouse NPC squad.      Lam (Burnside) will...

Brilliant Barrett steers the Blues to the Super Rugby Final

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Brumbies have gone down to the Blues 20-19 at Eden Park in Auckland, Dan McKellar’s side showing tremendous bravery to come back from a 20-7 half-time deficit.  Late tries to replacement...

Players out to show all that glitters is Blue at Eden Park

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The boys are firmly focussed on a performance of quality to celebrate their return home to Eden Park where they take on the Melbourne Rebels on Friday night.   While they return from two...

Captain returns to lead Blues troops back into action against Western Force

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

We welcome back some key players to take on the testing challenge against the Western Force in Perth on Friday evening.   Several players with minor niggles or on All Black leave, who missed the...

Sarah Hirini and Anna Richards take major prizes as women's rugby shines at the ASB New Zealand Rugby Awards

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Black Ferns Sevens captain Sarah Hirini has collected three major prizes at the 2021 ASB New Zealand Rugby Awards, including the supreme Kelvin R. Tremain Memorial Player of the Year. Due to COVID-19...

Nominees announced for 2021 ASB Rugby Awards

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

New Zealand Rugby’s (NZR) top performers of 2021 will be recognised in an ASB Rugby Awards TV event, with nominees announced today. This year’s awards, due to COVID-19 restrictions on public...

The New Zealand and Moana Pasifika Super Rugby Pacific 2022 squads

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Returning star power, some familiar faces from the past join a cast of exciting young rookies in New Zealand's five 2022 Super Rugby Pacific squads announced today.     CLICK HERE TO VIEW...

On This Day in 2016: Magnificent Ireland claim historic win over All Blacks

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Five years ago today, Ireland ended their 111-year wait for a first victory over New Zealand by bringing the world champions' record winning streak to a juddering halt with a sensational 40-29 victory...

Team News: Crusaders Vs Western Force

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Crusaders are preparing for their last regular season home game in Christchurch and several players are set to get an opportunity this week, with Head Coach Scott Robertson making changes across the...

Mitch Drummond to notch up 100 games against the Chiefs

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Crusaders will celebrate another big milestone this week, with halfback Mitch Drummond set to become the 20th Crusader to play 100 games for the club. The 27-year-old will lead the team out on to the...