Ardie Savea recommits to New Zealand Rugby until 2027
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyArdie Savea has recommitted to New Zealand Rugby (NZR) through to 2027 and will play for Moana Pasifika in DHL Super Rugby Pacific from 2025.The All Blacks Vice-Captain’s contract takes him through...
Dane Coles to join the Wellington Lions coaching group
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Wellington Lions have announced that a new coach will be joining the pack, and it’s a name that many Wellingtonians will recognise. Former All Black, Dane Coles, has offered his time to...
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...
Campbell, O'Connor Named For Key Roles Against Wales
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyJock Campbell has been named captain and James O'Connor installed at flyhalf in the Queensland Reds side to play Wales on Friday night at Suncorp Stadium.The fervour for the Reds’ first home clash...
Former All Blacks hooker Norm Hewitt dies at 55
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer New Zealand hooker Norm Hewitt, whose fiery haka standoff with England's Richard Cockerill became a part of rugby folklore, died on Tuesday after a battle with motor neurone disease, his family...
England will attack New Zealand in search of memorable away win, says George
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland intend to play on the front foot as they go in search of their first win in New Zealand since 2003 on Saturday, says captain Jamie George. Steve Borthwick's team will face New Zealand at Forsyth...
Vunipola joins the Vannes in the French Top 14
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyRugby Club Vannes officially annouced the signing of Mako Vunipola after he committed to the French side for two seasons, until 2026. Vunipola (1.80m, 33 years old) is the fourth most...
Black Ferns O’Reilly Cup squad announced
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyBlack Ferns coaches have gone for consistency and experience, in their 30-strong squad named ahead of their upcoming O’Reilly Cup Test in Australia. The Black Ferns team is (Age/Super Club/Province/Test...
All Blacks squad named for Steinlager Ultra Low Carb Series
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyScott Barrett has been named as the new All Blacks captain, with a 32-strong squad including five uncapped players announced today ahead of the 2024 Steinlager Ultra Low Carb Series.The squad selected...
A look at the Blues ahead of the Final
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Blues emerged out of the 2024 Super Rugby Pacific season as one of the most dominant sides. Although they missed out on top spot due to points difference, results that panned out in their favour will...
