British & Irish Lions assistant coaches named for tour down under
18 hours ago by Ultimate RugbyThe British & Irish Lions confirmed the appointment of five new Assistant Coaches. Head Coach Andy Farrell bolstered his Lions backroom team with hires from three different Unions. John Dalziel (Scotland),...
Hurricanes named
22 hours ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Hurricanes return home to SKY Stadium, following a bye, to take on the Waratahs at 7:05PM on Friday 28 March. The opposition side currently sit in fourth place on the table and will...
Reds Name Ryan Smith as Captain To Face Western Force
22 hours ago by Ultimate RugbyExperienced lock Ryan Smith will step up as Queensland Reds captain for Saturday night’s clash against the Western Force at Suncorp Stadium.Smith’s leadership on and off the field is highly...
Reds Break 12-Year losing streak to Highlanders
4 days ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Queensland Reds snapped their 12-year hoodoo in Dunedin with a rousing 29-23 victory over the Highlanders in New Zealand today.The wildly seesawing match saw the Reds fight back from a 20-12 deficit...
World Rugby Women's Rankings preview: 22-23 March, 2025
5 days ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has published the ranking permutations for the opening round of the Guinness Women's Six Nations as well as the women's international between Spain and Brazil this weekend. Permutation highlights: Defending...
Red Roses side to play Italy in 2025 Six Nations opener
6 days ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland Women's head coach John Mitchell has named his team to play Italy on Sunday 23 March at the LNER Community Stadium, York. Lilli Ives Campion and Mia Venner will make their first Test starts at...
Cupido to debut as Snyman changes three for HK
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyGino Cupido will make his debut for the Springbok Sevens team in Hong Kong next weekend after being named in the squad for the trip east, with his inclusion one of three changes from the Vancouver squad...
Heartland Championship draw announced
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyProvincial bragging rights are back up for grabs when the Heartland Championship kicks off for 10 weeks of exciting competition in August.The 2024 season saw Thames Valley end South Canterbury’s...
Asafo Aumua Extends with Hurricanes to 2027
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyHooker, Asafo Aumua has recommitted to the Hurricanes and New Zealand Rugby until the end of 2027. The 68 capped Hurricanes player debuted for the side in 2018 vs the Crusaders after his 2017...
Harry Wilson to captain Queensland Reds in Dunedin
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyHarry Wilson has been honoured with the captaincy of the Queensland Reds for the first time for Saturday afternoon’s clash against the Highlanders in Dunedin.The Wallabies skipper will become the...