Maori All Blacks squad named for 2025
5 days ago by Ultimate RugbyKurt Eklund (Ngāti Kahu) has been named as the new Māori All Blacks captain, with a 29-strong squad including 11 uncapped players announced today ahead of two matches against the Japan XV in Tokyo, and...
Crusaders claim 2025 Super Rugby Pacific title with tense win over Chiefs
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Crusaders are back on top of the Super Rugby Pacific mountain after a 16-12 win over the Chiefs in the Super Rugby Pacific Final in Christchurch. The victory is their 13th Super Rugby title and their...
Crusaders name team for Grand Final
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyFor the Super Rugby Pacific Grand Final under the lights at Apollo Projects Stadium, the first time since 2019. There's just one change in the starting forward pack this week – Tamaiti...
2025 Super Rugby Pacific Teams: Qualifying Finals
3 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyThe six teams for the Super Rugby Pacific Qualifying Finals are locked in as the line-ups have been announced. The action begins in Christchurch as the Crusaders host the Queensland Reds, with the Reds...
Ethan Blackadder to bring up 50 against the Brumbies
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyEthan Blackadder is making his return to the field this Friday night against the Brumbies in Canberra, just in time for his 50th Crusaders appearance. "I can't wait to get out there...
2025 Super Rugby Pacific Round 10 Teams
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyRound Ten of Super Rugby Pacific brings a host of big match-ups as the ten teams in action name their sides for the Easter weekend of action. It begins on Friday with a blockbuster between the Crusaders...
Super Rugby Pacific Player of the Year: Round 9
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyMoana Pasifika captain Ardie Savea extended his lead at the top of the Player of the Year, but it was a host of Wallabies stars that took centre stage for Round Nine of Super Rugby Pacific. Rob Valetini...
Crusaders triumphant in Wellington
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyA dry but windy evening in the capital set the scene for the battle against the Hurricanes, who were hungry for a win after coming off a tough loss to the Blues last week. The...
Two All Blacks Return for Crusaders
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter a couple of weeks off, Captain David Havili is back to face the Hurricanes this Friday in the capital. "We know he's world class in his leadership and is without a doubt...
Sevu in the centre for Fiji clash
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyHe's usually flying down the left or the right wing, but this week Sevu Reece will start at centre for the first time in his Super Rugby career. "I'm so excited. Before I played...
