New Zealand Rugby announces new four-team women's competition
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand Rugby has announced a new four-team women's competition for March 2022 called Super Rugby Aupiki. The Blues, Chiefs and Hurricanes, as well as a combined South Island team...
Ex-All Black takes charge of Moana Pacifika
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer All black centre Aaron Mauger is set to take charge of the newest addition to Super Rugby, Moana Pacifika. The team will be based in Auckland and has been set up in order to...
Next three weeks of Bunnings Warehouse NPC draw confirmed
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Bunnings Warehouse NPC will continue for the next three weeks without Auckland-based teams as New Zealand Rugby (NZR) considers options for re-integrating Auckland, North Harbour and Counties-Manukau...
All Blacks team named for Argentina
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe All Blacks team has been named to play Argentina in the Fortinet Rugby Championship Test at Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane, on Saturday 18 September (Kick-off: 8.05PM AEST, 10.05PM NZT). The matchday 23...
Domestic and community rugby to resume outside of Auckland
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand Rugby (NZR) has confirmed the Bunnings Warehouse NPC, Farah Palmer Cup (FPC) and Heartland Championship, outside of Auckland, will recommence from Friday 17 September. Confirmation...
Australia 21-38 New Zealand: All Blacks wrap up Bledisloe Cup sweep in style
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJordie Barrett scored a try before getting sent off in the first half, yet the All Blacks still dominated at Optus Stadium. New Zealand cruised to a Bledisloe Cup clean sweep in 2021 thanks...
Springboks ready to travel to Queensland
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks will depart for Australia on Thursday, where their four remaining Castle Lager Rugby Championship matches which will be hosted in Queensland following the announcement of the new match schedule...
NZ domestic rugby still on ice
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBunnings Warehouse NPC, Farah Palmer Cup (FPC) and Heartland Championship matches, as well as all community and school rugby this weekend has once again, been cancelled or postponed due to COVID-19...
AUS to host remainder of Rugby Championship
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 2021 Rugby Championship will reach conclusion after all, with it now being confirmed that Australia will host the remainder of the tournament. It is hoped that the third Bledisloe Cup Test –...
Springboks Rugby Championship update
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySA Rugby confirmed on Friday that it was prepared to host the remainder of the Castle Lager Rugby Championship matches in South Africa, following the cancellation of the Springboks’ scheduled fixtures...
