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New Zealand Rugby chief rules Toshiba’s Richie Mo’unga out of South Africa tour

9 hours ago by Ultimate Rugby

Newly-appointed New Zealand Rugby chief executive Steve Lancaster has reiterated the organisation's stance on the eligibility of overseas players and confirmed that Toshiba’s Richie Mo’unga...

Fiji rugby mourns the loss of former Flying Fijian Filimoni Seru

9 hours ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Fiji rugby community mourns the loss of former Flying Fijian, Filimoni “Fili” Seru — Flying Fijian #416 — a respected figure in Fiji rugby.   He represented Fiji...

Sairusi Ravudi extends stay with Drua

10 hours ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Swire Shipping Fijian Drua is pleased to announce that rising star Sairusi Ravudi has signed a contract extension with the Club through to 2028.   The Taupo, New Zealand-born talent, who traces...

Awhina Tangen-Wainohu announces medical retirement from international rugby

10 hours ago by Ultimate Rugby

Black Ferns loosehead prop Awhina Tangen-Wainohu has today announced her retirement from international rugby due to a career-ending neck injury after receiving further assessment in...

Foote, Norton proud of Junior Bok fightback as they capture maiden U20 TRC title.

11 hours ago by Ultimate Rugby

  Junior Springbok coach Kevin Foote and skipper Riley Norton praised the SA U20 side for fighting back from three to one tries down to draw 29-29 with New Zealand in their final match of...

Shamus Hurley-Langton renews contract

4 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

Connacht Rugby are delighted to announce that Shamus Hurley-Langton has agreed a new deal with the club, keeping him at Connacht for the 2026/27 season. Since arriving in 2022, the 26-year-old New Zealander...

Junior Boks looking forward to facing greatest rival on Saturday.

6 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Junior Springboks all but sealed the 2026 U20 Rugby Championship title at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Gqeberha on Sunday after dismantling Australia 56-17 in an impressive display of rugby. The...

Welsh international Basham presses the re-set button

6 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

Welsh international Taine Basham says moving to Cardiff Rugby has been just the refresh his career needed.   After some eight years with Dragons RFC, the back row forward decided to make the short...

Devan Flanders to depart Hurricanes following 2026 Super Rugby Pacific season

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Hurricanes can confirm that Devan Flanders will depart the club to move to Japan following the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific season. Flanders remains available and fully committed to the Hurricanes throughout...

Los Pumtias Make History By Defeating New Zealand in RD#2 of TRC U20

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

For the first time at the Under 20 level, Argentina have beaten New Zealand. In the second match of the Under 20 Rugby Championship, the passionate Pumas were deserving victors at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium...