Waikato name team for NPC semi-final
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyWaikato will travel to the capital this week to face the Wellington Lions in a Bunnings NPC semi-final at Sky Stadium on Saturday night. Head Coach, Ross Filipo, has made minimal changes to his side that...
All Blacks who represented Wellington and Waikato
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyThe penultimate round of the NPC is set to get underway this weekend. Bay of Plenty will lock horns with Canterbury in the days first semi-final. The final match of the day will take place between two...
Six to debut for the Maori All Blacks v Japan XV
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbySix players are in-line to make their debut for the Māori All Blacks in game one against Japan XV this Saturday, 10.00pm NZST (7.00pm JST) kick-off at Chichibunomiya Rugby Stadium, Tokyo.Laghlan...
Maori All Blacks squad announced for Japan 2024
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyMāori All Blacks selectors of Ross Filipo (Muaūopko), Roger Randle (Ngāti Awa), Greg Feek (Ngāti Kahugunu) and Jamie Joseph (Ngāti Maniapoto, Ngāti Rārua, Rangitāne) have announced a 28-strong...
Ross Filipo named Maori All Blacks Head Coach and management group confirmed
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand Rugby (NZR) has announced the Māori All Blacks coaching and management group ahead of their return to the international stage, where they will play two matches against the Japan XV on Saturday...
Aaron Cruden made a shock return to the NPC
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyOn Saturday, Aaron Cruden stepped off the plane from a family holiday in Bali. On Sunday, he stepped onto the FMG Stadium Waikato turf for a shock return to NPC rugby. Earlier in the week Waikato coach...
McKenzie re-signs with New Zealand, Chiefs and Waikato
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDamian McKenzie has recommitted to the All Blacks, Gallagher Chiefs and Waikato for another year after re-signing with New Zealand Rugby (NZR) through to the end of the 2023 season. McKenzie,...
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 RugbyBlack 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 RugbyNew 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...
Filipo on his way to Racing
9 years ago by Chiefs newsFormer All Blacks lock Ross Filipo's career has taken a new twist after it was revealed he will be joining Top 14 side Racing 92.
