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Japan League One | Dream Team

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Japan League One kicks off this weekend and there has not been a lack of big names signed to play. With all the stars and World Cup winners represented we put together our Dream Team   1 Keita...

Moana Pasifika gear up to take the 2024 season by storm

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

A 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...

World Rugby Hall of Fame to recognise five Rugby World Cup greats

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Dan Carter (New Zealand), Thierry Dusautoir (France), George Smith (Australia), Juan Martín Hernández (Argentina) and Bryan Habana (South Africa) will become the latest legends inducted into...

Barbarians name team to face Scarlets

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Australia scrum-half Ryan Lonergan will lead an international studded Barbarians side to take on the Scarlets at Parc y Scarlets on Saturday (14:30).   Lonergan partners Wallaby great James O’Connor...

PIC Steelers to face Wellington on Saturday in Ranfurly Shield clash

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

PIC Steelers coach Reon Graham has brought some Super Rugby experience into his starting side for Saturday’s Ranfurly Shield clash with Wellington in the capital. Hooker Ioane Moananu (Crusaders),...

Aaron Cruden made a shock return to the NPC

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

On Saturday, Aaron Cruden stepped off the plane from a family holiday in Bali. On Sunday, he stepped onto the FMG Stadium Waikato turf for a shock return to NPC rugby. Earlier in the week Waikato coach...

Last minute penalty try gives Hawke's Bay narrow NPC win over Counties Manukau

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

A thrilling encounter took place between Counties Manukau and Hawke's Bay at Navigation Homes Stadium, Pukekohe, which was the first game of the second round of the Bunnings NPC. The Steelers...

Blue Bulls Welcome Former Springbok into Coaching Staff

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Blue Bulls Company (BBCo.) confirmed that former Springbok and Kobe Steelers coach, Andries Bekker has joined the South African franchise in the capacity of assistant coach until June 2026. A former...

2023 PIC Steelers Squad Confirmed

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Coach Reon Graham has confirmed his 2023 Counties Manukau Rugby PIC Steelers squad for the upcoming Bunnings Warehouse NPC. Sticking with his theory of picking local, Graham has named a side choc-full...

Wayne Smith appointed to new role as Performance Coach for the All Blacks and Black Ferns

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

  Wayne Smith has been appointed as Performance Coach to the Black Ferns and All Blacks in a unique new role that will include mentoring and supporting the respective Head Coaches and enhancing...