Wellington Lions name side for home final against Bay of Plenty
4 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Wellington Lions head into the NPC grand finale against Bay of Plenty this Saturday. The boys have secured themselves a home final at Sky Stadium, after finishing top of the table, and it’s...
Wellington team named for Waikato Semi-final clash
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter a strong showing against Counties in the Capital last week, the Wellington Lions prepare to take on Waikato in their semi-final showdown. It’s shaping up to be an epic match of sudden-death...
NPC Round 5 Wrap: Tasman make Ranfurly Shield history
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyBlenheim's Lansdowne Park will be the place to be in next weekend's NPC, as new Ranfurly Shield holders Tasman will defend the trophy against Wellington, the only other unbeaten side in the competition. Tasman...
Wellington name side to play Canterbury
2 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...
New Zealand Under 20s vie for podium finish at World Rugby Under 20 Championship
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe New Zealand Under 20s will play for third place at the World Rugby Under 20 Championship, facing Ireland in their last match on Saturday morning (kick off 2.30am NZT). Head Coach Jobo Gibbes has made...
World Rugby U20 Championship disciplinary update: Stanley Solomon (New Zealand)
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand winger, Stanley Solomon, has received a two-match sanction for a dangerous tackle in their match against France on 14 July, 2024 in the semi-final of the World Rugby U20 Championship taking...
New Zealand name their U20 squad ahead of the U20 Championship
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyFresh from winning the inaugural The Rugby Championship (TRC) Under 20 tournament, the New Zealand squad for the upcoming World U20 Championships has been named.The team heads to South Africa next month,...
New Zealand U20 team named to play South Africa U20
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyHurricanes and Manawatū hooker Vernon Bason will captain the New Zealand Under 20 team against South Africa in the opening match of the inaugural Rugby Championship Under 20 Tournament at Sunshine Coast...
