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RWC 2021: Full match schedule

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

World Rugby and hosts New Zealand Rugby have announced the match schedule for Rugby World Cup 2021, playing in 2022       The schedule supports the ambition of an accessible event...

13 new caps named in Samoa's squad to face Maori All Blacks, Tonga

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Thirteen 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...

Super Rugby Trans Tasman Wrap-up

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The 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...

Dempsey returns for clash with Blues

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The NSW Waratahs have named their team to face the Blues in round 2 of the Harvey Norman Super Rugby Trans-Tasman competition. NSW Waratahs Co-Coaches Chris Whitaker and Jason Gilmore have made one change...

Matches unveiled with festival of All Blacks, Maori and Pasifika rugby in July

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

An 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...

Promising fullback Sullivan gets second Blues start

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Blues head to Melbourne for the clash against the Rebels at AAMI Stadium on Saturday evening.   The team will honour experienced midfielder TJ Faiane, who returns to earn his 50th cap, the seventh-highest...

Hurricanes sign NZ Under 20s first-five

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The 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 Rugby

Through 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....

Highly rated fullback to debut as the Blues look to make a statement

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The final outing in the Super Rugby Aotearoa competition is more of a start than a finish for the Blues when they host the Chiefs at Eden Park on Saturday evening.   While a bonus point victory...

Super Rugby Trans-Tasman draw finalised

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

New Zealand Rugby (NZR) and Rugby Australia (RA) have confirmed the final schedule for Super Rugby Trans-Tasman with additional home matches for the Blues, Hurricanes and Highlanders and trips to Wollongong...