New Zealand Under 20 squad named
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe next generation of rugby stars will have the opportunity to don the black jersey next month with a New Zealand Under 20 squad named today for their first international fixtures in three years. While...
Introducing The Six Uncapped Players In The All Blacks Squad
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks head coach Ian Foster has named a 36-man squad to face Ireland in a three-test series. Here are the six uncapped players that have been included in the squad. Pita...
Dragons sign Sio Tomkinson
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDragons Rugby have officially announced the major signing of New Zealand back Sio Tomkinson. Known for his hard-tackling and range of skills, Tomkinson will move to Wales to join...
All Blacks Sevens primed for return to World Series
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIt has been two long years since the All Blacks Sevens prepared for a World Series tournament but the wait is over, as Head Coach Clark Laidlaw has named his side to travel to Singapore this weekend.A...
World Rugby U20 Championship and Trophy to return in 2023
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe international federation today announced that the men's World Rugby U20 Championship and World Rugby U20 Trophy would be organised in 2023 following three consecutive years without age-grade global...
HAKA TIME | Top 5 Hakas from New Zealand in Rugby
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA look back at some of the most memorable performances of the Haka at the Rugby World Cup, World Rugby Sevens Series and U-20 Championship from the All Blacks, Junior All Blacks and Black Ferns.
Rugby mourns the passing of Sean Wainui
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand Rugby (NZR) is in mourning today following the tragic death of Sean Wainui in an early morning car accident. CEO Mark Robinson has extended all of rugby’s condolences to Wainui’s...
New Zealand rugby announce major global partnership with Altrad
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand Rugby (NZR) has announced a major partnership with Altrad to become the Official Front of Jersey sponsor to the All Blacks and Black Ferns from 2022. Altrad, a world leader in the...
Scott Robertson recommits to New Zealand Rugby
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyScott Robertson has recommitted to New Zealand Rugby (NZR) and the Crusaders for the next three years, announcing today he will lead the Crusaders through to the end of 2024. The Crusaders...
Ricky Riccitelli signs for the Blues
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHurricanes and Taranaki hooker Ricky Riccitelli will move north to play his Super Rugby for the Blues from 2022. The 26-year-old, who has 71 caps for the Hurricanes under his belt, has signed...