Beauden Barrett back for the Blues
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyAn eclectic mix of young blood and hardened experience form the 38-player Blues squad looking to go back-to-back in DHL Super Rugby Pacific 2025. Seven players land a full Blues contract for the first...
All Blacks XV team named for match against Georgia
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyThe All Blacks XV team has been named ahead of their second match of the Northern Tour against Georgia at GGL Stadium, Montpellier, France on Sunday 10 November, kick-off at 2PM CET (2AM, Monday 11 November...
All Blacks XV team named for match against Munster
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks XV Head Coach Clayton McMillan alongside Assistant Coaches Jamie Mackintosh, Cory Jane and David Hill have named their All Blacks XV team to play Munster this Saturday at Thomond Park in Ireland. Du’Plessis...
NPC Round 6 wrap up: Tasman make first ‘log o wood’ defence
3 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...
Reviewing the NPC opening weekend
4 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...
All Blacks Edge England in Nail-Biting Clash
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyTries from Maro Itoje and Immanuel Feyi-Waboso, as well as five points from the boot of Marcus Smith was not enough at Forsyth Barr Stadium, as a Damian McKenzie penalty made the difference for...
Scott Robertson names his first All Blacks team
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks Head Coach Scott Robertson and his co-selectors, Assistant Coaches Scott Hansen, Jason Holland, Leon MacDonald and Jason Ryan have named their All Blacks team to play England in the opening...
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...
Tuipulotu returns for the Blues ahead of final
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyBlues Captain Patrick Tuipulotu is back in the starting XV for this Saturday’s DHL Super Rugby Grand Final as the Blues take on the Chiefs at Eden Park at 7:05pm. The Grand Final is sold out with...
Blues advance into final after taking down Brumbies
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe ACT Brumbies have been unable to end Australia's 10-year Super Rugby Pacific title drought, out-muscled by the Blues 34-20 in their Auckland semi-final. After losing veteran Test prop James Slipper...