The History of the Ranfurly Shield & what it means to New Zealand Rugby
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand Rugby's most prized trophy will be up for grabs on Friday when Taranaki host Manawatu. Taranaki have successfully defended the 'Log o Wood' twice this year during pre-season beating Poverty...
Mitre 10 Cup Highlights: Southland v Hawkes Bay
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHawke's Bay marched to a comfortable opening day bonus point win despite spending 9 minutes in the 2nd half with 13 men. Southland struggled to stop line out drives and mauls and conceded 4 tries as the...
Experienced heads return to New Zealand for 2018 Mitre 10 Cup
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAhead of the 2018 Mitre 10 Cup, we take a look at the biggest names returning to New Zealand to feature in New Zealand's premier provisional competition. Thomas Waldrom - Wellington The...
Defending Mitre 10 Cup Champions Confirm 2018 Squad
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCanterbury Head Coach Joe Maddock has today announced his team for the 2018 Mitre 10 Cup season, including eight new names from the 2017 Premiership-winning squad. The new squad members include...
Worcester Warriors sign Hurricanes lock Fatialofa
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWorcester Warriors have announced the signing of New Zealand lock Michael Fatialofa on a two-year deal from 2016 Super Rugby champions the Hurricanes. The 25-year-old becomes Warriors’...
Brian Hopley re-appointed General Manager at Southland after 3 years at Samoa Rugby
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHopley will replace Andrew Moreton who took over from Hopley himself in 2015. The Southland Stags will be looking to their 'new GM' to help rejuvinate the province after languishing in either the last...
Wasps confirm Lima Sopoaga to join next season
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWasps have confirmed that fly half Lima Sopoaga will be joining them for the 2018/19 season following his Super Rugby commitments with the Highlanders. The exciting No.10 claimed the Highlanders’...
OFFICIAL: Wasps sign Lima Sopoaga
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe All Blacks have confirmed that Highlanders flyhalf Lima Sopoaga has signed a three-year deal with Premiership side Wasps. Sopoaga, who has played 16 Tests for the All Blacks scoring...
Friday Evening Round Up
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMatthew Morgan signs new deal at Cardiff Blues Full-back Matthew Morgan has signed a new deal to remain at Arms Park for next season. Morgan was set to come out of contract in the...
Former All Blacks front-row Dave Hewett to coach Southland
6 years ago by New Zealand RugbySouthland have appointed former All Blacks prop Dave Hewett as their new head coach for next season's Mitre 10 Cup. Hewett was the Crusaders' forwards coach for six years but earlier this year...
