Taukei’aho to make long-awaited Chiefs return
5 days ago by Ultimate RugbyChiefs hooker Samisoni Taukei’aho has been named to make his return from a long injury layoff in Saturday’s clash against the Brumbies in Hamilton, while All Blacks representatives Cortez Ratima...
A battle of two halves as Chiefs come out on top
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyIt was an action-packed top of the table clash in Hamilton on Friday night at FMG Stadium, with the Chiefs remaining unbeaten with a 49-24 win over the Crusaders. The Chiefs looked to be...
Super Rugby Pacific 2025 Teams: All the team news for Round Two
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyRound 2 kicks with two first round winners playing each other in a north versus south New Zealand clash - the Chiefs host the Crusaders in Hamilton. A day later sees a second all-New Zealand clash - the...
Jorja Miller wins Kelvin R Tremain Memorial Player of the Year
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Olympic Gold medal winning Black Ferns Sevens have swept the ASB Rugby Awards in 2024, claiming adidas New Zealand Team of the Year, Cory Sweeney the ASB New Zealand Coach of the Year and Jorja Miller...
All Blacks team named to play Italy
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks Head Coach Scott Robertson and his co-selectors, Assistant Coaches Scott Hansen, Jason Holland, Jason Ryan and Tamati Ellison, have named their All Blacks team to play Italy at Allianz Stadium,...
France vs New Zealand: A statistical look
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe second full round of fixtures in this year’s Autumn Nations Series saw a mix of tight clashes and resounding victories – we take a look at some of the key stats from the weekend. France...
France inflict first autumn defeat on New Zealand
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance fought back to edge out New Zealand and inflict their first defeat of the Autumn Nations Series campaign. The All Blacks were also unable to avenge their opening-match defeat at last year's...
Ireland frustrated by lack of discipline as home winning run ended
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland captain Caelan Doris believes they were "not good enough" as they suffered a first home defeat in more than three years against New Zealand. The All Blacks ran out 23-13 winners in Dublin...
Ireland v All Blacks | 7 Winners and Losers
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe All Blacks beat Ireland who have gone 19 games unbeaten on home soil. A Huge victory for New Zealand which could see Ireland drop to third in the World Rankings. Here are the winners and losers from...
Jordan 'excited' with McKenzie at 10 for All Blacks
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWill Jordan says he is "excited" to see what Damian McKenzie can do when he returns to the starting line-up for New Zealand against Ireland. He comes in as one of two enforced changes, replacing Beauden...
