Highlanders announce new additions to 2024 Squad
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Highlanders have announced the signing of several young players for 2024. In a move that was well signposted during the year players from their High Performance Programme will...
A looks at Scott Robertson’s Crusader legacy
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe greatest coaching tenure in Super Rugby history ended as it started on Saturday night, the Crusaders winning another DHL Super Rugby Pacific final. Robertson is the most successful individual in...
World Rugby U20 Championship 2023: Pool B preview
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAs runners-up the last time the World Rugby U20 Championship was held in 2019, Australia go into this year’s tournament as second seeds. However, fifth seeds England are the only team in Pool B...
All Backs XV Squad named for Japan tour
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 30-strong All Blacks XV squad was selected by the All Blacks coaching team of Ian Foster, Joe Schmidt and Jason Ryan for the 2023 Lipovitan-D Challenge Cup against Japan XV and Brave Blossoms. The...
Five new caps named in All Black Rugby Championship squad
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks selectors Ian Foster, Jason Ryan and Joe Schmidt have announced a squad of 36 players for the Lipovitan-D Rugby Championship.The 36-strong squad is as follows: (age, Super Rugby...
Preview: Chiefs vs Queensland Reds
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Gallagher Chiefs aim to get their revenge against the Queensland Reds on Saturday, as the DHL Super Rugby Pacific competition heads into the knock-out quarterfinals. The Aussie team was the only team...
Preview: Blues vs Waratahs
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Blues held off the Highlanders 16-9 last weekend to ensure they qualify in third position, writes Central. It was nothing flashy and, thus, ideal preparation for the knockouts as they...
2023 Super Rugby Pacific Quarter-Finals
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Super Rugby Pacific tournament has confirmed the eight teams that have qualified for the quarter-finals and the matches that will be played next weekend: Friday, June 9 and Saturday, June 10.The...
Team News: Fijian Drua vs Queensland Reds
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFijian Drua Head Coach Mick Byrne has named the round 15 squad for the season-defining match against Queensland Reds this Saturday in the 2023 Super Rugby Pacific competition. Positional changes to the...
Super Rugby Pacific Statement on Connor Vest Incident
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFollowing incorrect media speculation on the management of the injury to Queensland Reds player Connor Vest Super Rugby Pacific has issued the following statement: Super Rugby...
