Moana Pasifika bring back heavy hitters for opening home game
1 day ago by Ultimate RugbyMoana Pasifika have recalled the bulk of the squad which secured an historic win over the Fijian Drua in Lautoka a fortnight ago. After introducing eight debutants against the Hurricanes last...
Squad Update | Munster Prepare For Zebre At Thomond
3 days ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Munster squad are preparing at the HPC ahead of Sturday’s URC Round 12 clash against Zebre at Thomond Park. On the international front, Edwin Edogbo, Tom Farrell and Michael Milne have all returned...
Joe Brial Re-Signs With Queensland Reds
3 days ago by Ultimate RugbyPowerful backrower Joe Brial has been re-signed by the Queensland Rugby Union to continue his rise in Australian rugby. The QRU is today delighted to announce that Brial, 24, has inked a two-year...
Japan Rugby League One Round Nine Official Preview
1 week 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 week 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 week 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...
Dallas McLeod to depart the Crusaders at the end of the 2026 season
1 week 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 Unveil Squad To Play The Crusaders On Opening Day
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Highlanders have confirmed the playing 23 to open their 2026 DHL Super Rugby Pacific campaign. There’s no better way to start the 30-year anniversary celebrations than with a classic southern...
Tries Galore in Japan Rugby League One
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer All Blacks, (Canterbury) Crusaders and Kobelco Kobe Steelers coach Wayne Smith once likened JapanRugby League One to the early era of Super Rugby where free-scoring and high match scores were the...
Ennor heads to France
4 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby2026 will be Braydon Ennor’s last season with the Crusaders. He’s signed with French side Perpignan, where he’ll join Crusaders teammate Sevu Reece. “This...
