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...
Hoskins Sotutu has re-signed with the Counties Manukau Steelers
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks and Blues number eight Hoskins Sotutu has re-signed with the Counties Manukau Steelers until 2026. Sotutu enjoyed a strong campaign with the Steelers in 2023 and was recognised for his performances...
Black Ferns Pacific Four Series squad named
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyBlack Ferns coaches Allan Bunting, Steve Jackson, Mike Delany, Tony Christie and Dan Cron have named a 30-strong squad for the Pacific Four Series including three home Tests in Hamilton, Auckland and Christchurch.The...
From Bank Teller to the top of the Rugby Mountain: The Origins of Bundee Aki
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyNormally, you'd be hard-pressed to find similarities between a bank teller working on the other side of the world and a World Rugby Player of the Year nominee. But Bundee Aki doesn't do normal. The...
Top referees selected in new-look development programme
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyA new-look development referee programme has been introduced in 2024 and features more than 70 of the country's leading referees.The programme sees the traditional High Performance squad disbanded in favour...
Ardie Savea wins top prize at ASB Rugby Awards
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyA month after claiming World Rugby’s biggest prize, Ardie Savea has claimed the Kelvin R Tremain Memorial Player of the Year at this evening’s ASB Rugby Awards. It is the second time Savea...
CMRFU CEO Aaron Lawton to stand down in March
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyCounties Manukau Rugby will be on the lookout for a new chief executive after Aaron Lawton announced his resignation from the position this week. Lawton, who started in the role in January of 2020, has...
Hurricanes Poua 2024 Sky Super Rugby Aupiki Squad named
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Hurricanes have announced their 2024 Hurricanes Poua squad for the upcoming Sky Super Rugby Aupiki competition. Hurricanes Poua Head Coach Ngatai Walker has named an exciting squad with 13 new...
Chiefs Manawa welcome back Ruby Tui
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyBlack Ferns and Counties Manukau Heat winger Ruby Tui has signed with the Chiefs Manawa for the 2024 Sky Super Rugby Aupiki season.An Olympic gold and silver medalist, Tui began her career in sevens, debuting...
Moana Pasifika gear up to take the 2024 season by storm
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyA new wave of Moana Pasifika talent is set to light up DHL Super Rugby Pacific in 2024. Twenty newly contracted players headline the 38-man squad. The team boasts 19 players that featured at...
