New faces for the Chiefs ahead of Drua clash
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe table-topping Gallagher Chiefs are back home for round nine of the DHL Super Rugby Pacific competition to face the Fijian Drua.Clayton McMillan has selected a refreshed lineup for the clash that sees...
Samisoni Taukei'aho re-signs with NZR, Chiefs, Waikato
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySamisoni Taukei’aho has become the first All Black signed until the end of the next Rugby World Cup cycle. Having re-committed until 2027, the 21-Test hooker has also put pen to paper on a new contract...
Super Rugby Countdown Day 16: Most Penalty Goals in a Match
2 years 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...
Brodie Retallick to play overseas in 2024
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks, Gallagher Chiefs and Hawke’s Bay lock Brodie Retallick will leave New Zealand to continue his stellar career overseas following the 2023 season. The 31-year-old Test centurion has announced...
Hurricanes announce new Assistant Coaches for Super Rugby Aupiki
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Hurricanes have today announced that 2022 Manawatū Cyclones Head Coach, Fusi Feaunati and Director of Rugby at Te Awamutu Sports, Travis Church will complete the Hurricanes Poua coaching team ahead...
New Zealand Sevens draw announced
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyPivotal pool matches await the Black Ferns Sevens and All Blacks Sevens teams on day one of the hotly anticipated and final HSBC New Zealand Sevens in Hamilton on January 21-22. The last...
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...
New Zealand Under 18 Sevens teams named for World School Sevens
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand Rugby announced today the selection of the New Zealand Under 18 Boys and Girls Sevens teams alongside the New Zealand Māori Under 18 Ngā Whatukura (Boys) and Ngā Māreikura (Girls) teams...
NZR elect first female Chair
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDame Patsy Reddy has become the first female Chair of New Zealand Rugby (NZR). She was elected Chair at NZR’s final Board meeting of the year in Auckland today and will replace outgoing Chair Stewart...
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...