NPC Round 6 wrap up: Tasman make first ‘log o wood’ defence
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyTasman had a Sunday to remember in the NPC, Week 6 when defending the Ranfurly Shield for the first time to be the only unbeaten team, but still two points behind Wellington who have played an extra game. Wellington...
NPC Round 5 Wrap: Tasman make Ranfurly Shield history
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyBlenheim's Lansdowne Park will be the place to be in next weekend's NPC, as new Ranfurly Shield holders Tasman will defend the trophy against Wellington, the only other unbeaten side in the competition. Tasman...
Canterbury succumb to Hawke's Bay
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyA late try by replacement halfback Sam Wye has maintained Hawke’s Bay’s unbeaten start to the season as Canterbury slipped to a 2-2 record after narrowly going down 27-21 at home. At...
Pacific Nations Cup | Samoa
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyNumber of tournaments: 16 (2006-2023)Best finish: Champions (2010, 2012, 2014, 2022)Most points in a match: 53 (53-9 v Japan, June 2006)Biggest win: 47 (50-3 v Tonga, June 2007)Did You Know? Samoa were...
Reviewing the NPC opening weekend
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyLast season's Bunnings Warehouse NPC top guns made the best starts to the 2024 competition over the weekend, with champions Taranaki making an emphatic start with a 31-15 win over Counties Manukau in New...
Samoa produce comeback upset victory over Italy
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe home side scored four tries to three in a successful start to the tenure of new coach Mahonri Schwalger and newly appointed captain Theo McFarland. Italy were favoured to win, coming off an encouraging...
Moana Pasifika name team to clash with Crusaders
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyMoana Pasifika have named their side to face the Crusaders in their final regular season match of 2024 DHL Super Rugby Pacific. The match holds important playoff implications with this weekend’s...
Super Rugby Pacific round 14 teams
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbySuper Rugby Pacific is heading into the final two weeks of the regular season as teams start to build for the finals. The Hurricanes and Chiefs open the round in Hamilton in what is expected to be a thriller,...
Super Rugby Pacific 2024 Teams: All the team news for Round 11
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe race to the finals begins as Round 11 shapes as a crucial weekend for the 2024 Super Rugby Pacific season. It begins in Wellington when the ladder-leading Hurricanes look to bounce back against the...
Super Rugby Pacific - Round 10 Teams
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyANZAC Round Weekend brings the Australian and New Zealand teams together for a series of crucial matches as the race to the finals begins. It starts in Christchurch as the Crusaders host the Melbourne...
