Former All Black Mauger quits as Moana Pasifika coach
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer All Blacks centre Aaron Mauger quit Monday as head coach of Super Rugby Pacific bottom side Moana Pasifika to spend more time with his family. The 42-year-old took the reins of the Auckland-based...
Stormers seek winning ‘vibe’ in student-strong Stellenbosch
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyReturning to Stellenbosch for the first time since their season-opener, the DHL Stormers will face a stern test of their credentials as BKT United Rugby Championship title-holders against a Benetton Rugby...
Sean Jansen to join Connacht Rugby from Leicester Tigers
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyConnacht Rugby are delighted to announce the signing of Irish-qualified number 8 Sean Jansen from the Leicester Tigers.23 years old and originally from Dunedin in New Zealand, Jansen joined the reigning...
Super Rugby Countdown Day 16: Most Penalty Goals in a Match
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySome players' boots are more generous than others. Here's a look at the players who've scored the most penalty goals in a single match: Elton Jantjies (9) 25/02/2012 Lions vs Cheetahs A...
Super Rugby Countdown Day 17: Rookie players to look out for in 2023
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWith the Super Rugby Pacific competition around the corner. The New Zealand sides have announced their 2023 squads. All-round these clubs have included a total of 21 new-faces in their squads. Few of these...
Ruahei Demant and World Cup winning Black Ferns shine at the ASB Rugby Awards
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBlack Ferns co-captain and World Cup winner, Ruahei Demant has collected three major prizes at the 2022 ASB Rugby Awards, including the supreme Kelvin R. Tremain Memorial Player of the Year. As well as...
Highlander greats join Management Team
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer Highlanders’ co-captains Nasi Manu and Ben Smith have joined the 2023 Highlanders’ management team. Manu, who co-captained the team with Smith to a Super Rugby Championship in 2015,...
MLR Off-Season Update – Utah Warriors
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Utah Warriors are the first team to unveil their squad in its entirety for the upcoming season. For the most part the off-season has been one of refining, rather than rebuilding, with a strong core...
New Zealand Rugby Awards Nominee's
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand Rugby’s (NZR) top performers of 2022 will be recognised at the ASB Rugby Awards, with nominees announced today. This year’s awards will be presented live on Sky Sport 1...
Talent aplenty for 2023 Sky Super Rugby Aupiki squads
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFollowing the success of the Rugby World Cup, New Zealand Rugby (NZR) has contracted 105 players across the Blues, Chiefs Manawa, Hurricanes Poua, and Matatū for the 2023 Sky Super Rugby Aupiki season. Among...
