Nine debuts in Tonga's team to face the All Blacks
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTonga have included nine new caps in its starting XV to play the All Blacks in the first game of the Steinlager Series at Mt Smart Stadium on Saturday. Four of their substitutes could also...
Nasi Manu named in Tonga's 31-man Pacific Nations Cup squad
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyReturning cancer survivor and Benetton Treviso forward Nasi Manu headlines Tonga’s 31-man squad for the upcoming Pacific Nations Cup. The 31-year-old loose forward missed Benetton Treviso’s...
Crockett to skipper Barbarians against Pumas
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThere's a South African flavour to the Barbarians XV to face Argentina, with ex-New Zealand prop Wyatt Crockett named as captain. Prop Wyatt Crockett...
Barbarians name squad to face Argentina
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHead coach Rassie Erasmus has named his squad preparing to face Argentina, which comprises of 13 of his South Africa tourists. The squad includes World Rugby...
NZ Rivals clash for the first time since 2014
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Mitre 10 Cup heads into the closing stages of the competition and with playoff spots on the line. The pick of the weekend fixtures sees two in-form sides face off with a Premiership...
Digby Ioane returning to Crusaders in 2018
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer Wallabies wing Digby Ioane will return to the champion Crusaders for a second season next year. The 32-year-old was limited to just three appearances the past Super Rugby season, but...
Tonga confirm their squad for June internationals
7 years ago by Tonga RugbySeven new caps have been included in the Tongan squad for tests against Wales, Samoa and Fiji. Crusaders and former New Zealand Under 20s halfback Leon Fukofuka is poised to make his Test debut...
Crusaders name team to play the Sunwolves
7 years ago by Crusaders RugbyCrusaders Head Coach Scott Robertson has named his side to play a historic first match against the Sunwolves in Japan this Friday night. The match will see prop Wyatt Crockett set...
Crusaders updated Super Rugby squad for 2017
8 years ago by CrusadersScott Robertson has this morning announced his first squad as the Crusaders Head Coach. There will be nine new faces in the Crusaders squad in 2017, and the return of one familiar face. “Within...
Taranaki trounce Auckland to go top
1 decade ago by Planet RugbyTaranaki moved to the top of the ITM Cup table after securing a 35-22 victory over Auckland in New Plymouth on Friday. The hosts were dominant in the first half and raced into a 22-9 lead thanks to...