NPC: A look into Round 3
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe NPC enters its third week of non-stop action. This weekends fixtures kick-off with Bay of Plenty travelling to the Navigation Homes Stadium is a stadium in Pukekohe, to take on Counties Manukau....
Hawke's Bay score three late tries to seal a dramatic finish
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyHawke’s Bay snatched a dramatic late victory to remain unbeaten in the NPC after stunning Waikato with three late tries on Wednesday night. The Mooloos were cruising to their first win in Napier...
NPC: The history of the Ranfurly Shield
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyIn 1902 Auckland became the first holders of the Shield because in that year it had the best record of any Provincial Union (the blue and whites were unbeaten that year). In 1904 the first challenge was...
All Black Rugby World Cup Squad Announced
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks selectors Ian Foster, Jason Ryan and Joe Schmidt have named the All Blacks squad for Rugby World Cup 2023 in France. The squad was announced by former All Blacks captain Richie McCaw in Napier...
RSAvNZ: It's Never Been Easy For The Boks
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks have won 37% of their 103 previous men’s Tests against New Zealand, which by far the best win rate of any team. In fact, they are the only team to have won even one third of their...
All Blacks travel squad for Argentina test
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks selectors Ian Foster, Jason Ryan and Joe Schmidt have announced that two injury replacements will travel to Argentina for next weekend’s Test in Mendoza.Outside back Shaun Stevenson and...
Chandler Cunningham-South Signs For Harlequins
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyHarlequins can today confirm the signing of London Irish and England U20s back row Chandler Cunningham-South. The versatile forward, who is comfortable across flanker and number eight, joins Quins following...