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New Maori All Blacks jersey launches honouring legacy and strength

2 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

New Zealand Rugby (NZR) and adidas are proud to announce the release of the newest Māori All Blacks jersey Te Tauihu Matua, a powerful symbol of whakapapa, connection, and identity. The jersey, designed...

Maori All Blacks squad named for 2025

2 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Kurt Eklund (Ngāti Kahu) has been named as the new Māori All Blacks captain, with a 29-strong squad including 11 uncapped players announced today ahead of two matches against the Japan XV in Tokyo, and...

Reds Lock In Hooker Richie Asiata for 2026

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Hooker Richie Asiata’s strong season for the Queensland Reds has been rewarded with a new contract for 2026.The Queensland Rugby Union is delighted to announce the in-form forward has agreed to continue...

Zebre Parma’s Scott Gregory and his rugby inspiration

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Born in Whangārei, New Zealand, Scott Gregory has come a long way to play for Zebre Parma in the BKT URC.   The talented 26-year-old arrived in Italy from the Highlanders in 2023 and has been an...

NPC draw announced

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Domestic rugby will hit the ground running in August with the 2025 Bunnings Warehouse NPC draw announced today and featuring some scintillating first round fixtures.Reigning champions Wellington host traditional...

Filipo excited for Maori All Blacks clash against Scotland

6 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Māori All Blacks coach Ross Filipo is determined next season's game against Scotland will be a step towards more regular exposure against Tier One rugby nations. He has settled on a mindset...

Graham Dewes and Jono Gibbes have joined the Chiefs

6 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Graham Dewes and Jono Gibbes have joined the Chiefs as assistant coaches for the 2025 DHL Super Rugby Pacific campaign. Both have roots in the Chiefs region: Dewes, a former Fiji Test player and forwards...

Maori All Blacks to play Scotland in Whangarei

7 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Māori All Blacks will play Scotland in Whangārei in 2025 with the historic fixture marking 25 years since the two sides last met.Fans will be treated to an afternoon of rugby and cultural exchange...

The Reds sign outside back Heremaia Murray

7 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Queensland Rugby Union is delighted to announce the signing of outside back Heremaia Murray on a two-year deal.Murray was invited on the recent tour with the Queensland Reds to Japan where he reinforced...

All Blacks XV team named for match against Georgia

8 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The All Blacks XV team has been named ahead of their second match of the Northern Tour against Georgia at GGL Stadium, Montpellier, France on Sunday 10 November, kick-off at 2PM CET (2AM, Monday 11 November...