All Blacks wary of Japan 'flair' as tour kicks off
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe All Blacks will be wary of Japan's "flair" under Eddie Jones when the two sides meet in Yokohama on Saturday, centre David Havili said. New Zealand face Japan before heading to Europe for Tests on...
All Blacks team named to play Japan at Yokohama Stadium
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks Head Coach Scott Robertson and his co-selectors, Assistant Coaches Scott Hansen, Jason Holland, Jason Ryan and Tamati Ellison, have named their All Blacks team to play Japan in the 2024 Lipovitan-D...
Update to All Blacks travelling squad for Japan and Northern Tour
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe All Blacks have made three injury-enforced changes to the squad for the 2024 Lipovitan-D Challenge Cup match against Japan and the Northern Tour. Ethan Blackadder (calf), Luke Jacobson...
NPC: Top performers
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe NPC is four rounds in, and there has been lots of action. Let’s look at some of the top performers. To try scorers Kade Banks – 7 Nigel Ah Wong – 4 Joe Johnston - 4 Most...
Wellington name side to play Canterbury
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Mills Albert Wellington Lions have proved themselves a force to be reckoned with as they head into round four with three back-to-back wins. “Every week we want to get better,” remarks...
NPC Round 3 review
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyTussle. Tension, Tenacity this weekend's games produced it all. Developing combinations and understanding were evident among several sides as high scores were featured in the third weekend of the Bunnings...
Reviewing the NPC opening weekend
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyLast season's Bunnings Warehouse NPC top guns made the best starts to the 2024 competition over the weekend, with champions Taranaki making an emphatic start with a 31-15 win over Counties Manukau in New...
Wellington Lions Name Team for Opening Clash
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWellington Lions Head Coach Alando Soakai has named his side for Friday’s opening round of the 2024 Bunnings Warehouse NPC season, against Auckland at Eden Park. Xavier Numia returns to the...
Perenara and Cameron start for the Hurricanes
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyFollowing 15-weeks of intense competition, the Hurricanes are set to host their first home quarter-final in over five years as the Melbourne Rebels come to the capital. After a strong performance...
Hurricanes take major step towards minor premiership
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWinger Salesi Rayasi has celebrated his 50th game for the club in style as he crossed for a hat-trick in a 41-14 win over the Highlanders. The bonus point win takes the club one step closer to the minor...
