Riley Hohepa returns to the Hurricanes for Super Rugby 2025
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyReturning Hurricanes legends, NPC standouts and All Black debutants - Hurricanes Head Coach Clark Laidlaw has named his 38-strong squad to take on the 2025 DHL Super Rugby Pacific competition. After...
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...
Wellington Fullback Tjay Clarke Signs with the Hurricanes
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyFlying high after bringing home the NPC title, Wellington fullback Tjay Clarke has signed with the Hurricanes for 2025. Born and raised in the Chatham Islands, with a population of some hundreds,...
Wellington Lions name side for home final against Bay of Plenty
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Wellington Lions head into the NPC grand finale against Bay of Plenty this Saturday. The boys have secured themselves a home final at Sky Stadium, after finishing top of the table, and it’s...
Wellington team named for Waikato Semi-final clash
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter a strong showing against Counties in the Capital last week, the Wellington Lions prepare to take on Waikato in their semi-final showdown. It’s shaping up to be an epic match of sudden-death...
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...
NPC Round 5 Wrap: Tasman make Ranfurly Shield history
3 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...
Wellington name side to play Canterbury
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Mills Albert Wellington Lions have proved themselves a force to be reckoned with as they head into round four with three back-to-back wins. “Every week we want to get better,” remarks...
NPC Round 3 review
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyTussle. Tension, Tenacity this weekend's games produced it all. Developing combinations and understanding were evident among several sides as high scores were featured in the third weekend of the Bunnings...
Wellington Lions Name Team for Opening Clash
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWellington Lions Head Coach Alando Soakai has named his side for Friday’s opening round of the 2024 Bunnings Warehouse NPC season, against Auckland at Eden Park. Xavier Numia returns to the...
