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Inaugural Super Rugby Aupiki squads announced

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The inaugural season of Super Rugby Aupiki reaches another milestone today with the announcement of player signings across the four teams. 105 players have signed contracts for 2022 and the first season...

Gearing up for Round 8 of the Bunnings NPC

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Round 8 of the Bunnings NPC kicks off on Friday and will be played under a sombre cloud after the tragic death of Sean Wainui.   To get proceedings underway, Otago will host Canterbury at the Forsyth...

VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS: Canterbury v Hawke's Bay

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Hawke’s Bay buried a 53-year-old hoodoo as they beat Canterbury in Christchurch for the first time since 1968. While Canterbury launched a late fightback, the game was all-but over shortly after...

B&I Lions announce formation of a Women’s Lions feasibility steering group

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The British & Irish Lions has announced the formation of a Women’s Lions feasibility steering group.     The 13-person group will be chaired by British & Irish Lion, Ieuan Evans,...

Bunnings NPC: Round 6 Wrap-Up

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Round 6 of the Bunnings NPC kicked off with a win for the Wellington Lions over Canterbury at Sky Stadium. The high-scoring encounter saw Wellington emerge 35-30 victors. The game was barely a minute old...

New Zealand Rugby announces new four-team women's competition

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

New Zealand Rugby has announced a new four-team women's competition for March 2022 called Super Rugby Aupiki.     The Blues, Chiefs and Hurricanes, as well as a combined South Island team...

Bunnings NPC round-up: Round 4

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Tasman vs Waikato:    Waikato did not waste any time getting the business done against Tasman, whom the former brushed aside 39-22.        Manuwatu vs Northland:    Both Manuwatu and...