13 new caps named in Samoa's squad to face Maori All Blacks, Tonga
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThirteen new caps have been included in the Manu Samoa rugby squad to play the Māori All Blacks and Tonga in June and July. Leinster bound prop Michael Alaalatoa will captain the 31-man squad...
Rebels welcome back Lachie Anderson for Highlanders clash
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Melbourne Rebels have welcomed back Lachie Anderson to its starting XV for Sunday's clash against the Highlanders at Leichhardt Oval, Sydney. Anderson’s inclusion is one of five changes...
Super Rugby Trans Tasman Wrap-up
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe New Zealand outfits enjoyed another clean sweep of their Australian opposition in Round 2 of Super Rugby Trans Tasman. The first fixture kicked off in Wellington where the Hurricanes...
Matches unveiled with festival of All Blacks, Maori and Pasifika rugby in July
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAn epic festival of All Blacks, Māori and Pasifika rugby matches has been confirmed for Aotearoa / New Zealand this July with the All Blacks, Māori All Blacks, Fiji, Tonga and Samoa all...
Highlanders see red in opening round of Trans Tasman comp.
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe exciting new Trans Tasman competition is set to kick off this weekend and will feature the Highlanders and the Reds in the opening match. The Highlanders had a below-average...
Hurricanes sign NZ Under 20s first-five
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Hurricanes have announced the signing of former Kings College 1st XV captain and New Zealand Under 20s first five-eighth, Aidan Morgan until 2024. In 2019, the 19-year-old played...
Remembering the amazing Jonah Lomu on his birthday
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThrough the years, as the menacing cries of the Haka fill the electric air before every test the All Blacks play, the names and faces of the past legends who donned the renowned jersey are called to mind....
Perenara returns to New Zealand – re-signs with NZR and Hurricanes
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks and Hurricanes halfback TJ Perenara is heading home – inking a new deal with New Zealand Rugby (NZR) and his former Super Rugby team through to 2023. Perenara has finished...
All Black Bird to return home
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Hurricanes have confirmed that All Black lock Dominic Bird will be lending his services to the franchise ahead of the 2022 season. Bird began his professional career with the Crusaders...
10 Famous British & Irish Lions Bolters
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe term “bolter” has its origins in horse racing and describes a horse who pulls a surprise on the rest of the field by coming out of nowhere to snatch victory. In the British...
