Japan Rugby League One Round Nine Official Preview
17 hours ago by Ultimate RugbyIs this the biggest test? League leaders, Saitama Wild Knights, might be unbeaten this season, and the winners of 71 matches from 82 outings since Japan Rugby League One inaugurated five years ago, but...
All Blacks and Crusaders centre McLeod signs for Chiefs
1 day ago by Ultimate RugbyExeter Chiefs have signed All Blacks and Crusaders centre Dallas McLeod on a three-year deal from the 2026/27 season. McLeod has more than 50 appearances for the Crusaders but will make the switch to...
Slipper hits 200 for the Brumbies ahead of Crusaders raid
1 day ago by Ultimate RugbyThe ACT Brumbies are heading back into enemy territory and they are doing it with the exact same squad that lit up Round 1. For Sunday’s Round 2 blockbuster against the Canterbury Crusaders (1:35pm...
Two All Blacks back for Chiefs v Highlanders
1 day ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Gallagher Chiefs recently re-signed All Blacks, Leroy Carter and Simon Parker, have been named for Saturday’s Super Rugby Pacific match against the Highlanders in Dunedin.The pair announced...
Dallas McLeod to depart the Crusaders at the end of the 2026 season
1 day ago by Ultimate RugbyDallas McLeod will leave the Crusaders at the end of the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific season as he prepares to take on a new challenge with the Exeter Chiefs in Devon, England. The midfielder from...
Highlanders Name Near Unchanged Lineup for Round Two Clash with the Chiefs
1 day ago by Ultimate RugbyFresh off a stunning opening‑round victory over the defending champion Crusaders, the Highlanders will roll out a virtually unchanged starting fifteen for Saturday night’s blockbuster under the...
Warner Dearns starts for the Hurricanes
1 day ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Hurricanes have named their team for their season-opening Super Rugby Pacific match against Moana Pasifika at Sky Stadium, Wellington on Friday, proudly delivered by Fiso Group. The side features...
The Crusaders named for their first home game
1 day ago by Ultimate RugbyIt’s been a long few months waiting to get back into Apollo Projects Stadium to play at home again, but Sunday afternoon footy is back in Christchurch. The...
Jermaine Ainsley signs for Saracens
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbySaracens confirmed the signing of prop Jermaine Ainsley from Lyon ahead of the 2026/27 campaign. Born and raised in New Zealand, Ainsley moved to Western Australia in pursuit of an opportunity to establish...
New Zealand Rugby launch Super Rugby Development Programme
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand Rugby has launched a new Super Rugby Development programme with a series of matches running from 14 February to 11 April.The programme will run alongside the first nine weeks of the 2026 DHL...
