Ardie Savea signs with the Blues for the Super Rugby Pacific 2027 season
3 days ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks captain Ardie Savea has signed with the Blues for the DHL 2027 Super Rugby Pacific season, a move that brings one of the world’s best players and biggest personalities to Auckland.For...
All Blacks No 8 Semisi Tupou Ta’eiloa signs with Hurricanes
3 days ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Hurricanes are thrilled to confirm the signing of All Blacks No 8 Semisi Tupou Ta’eiloa on a two-year deal beginning next season. Among the most exciting young talents in New Zealand, Tupou...
Edinburgh Rugby star admits work to do to make World Cup
4 days ago by Ultimate RugbyLiam McConnell accepts he has work to do if he is to force his way into the Scotland squad for next year's Rugby World Cup. The former Scotland U20 captain enjoyed a breakthrough year...
Leinster and Ireland reportedly dealt Caelan Doris hammerblow
4 days ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster and Ireland have suffered another setback, with captain Caelan Doris expected to remain sidelined until at least the new year after complications have delayed his recovery from surgery. The...
Exeter Chiefs benefit from World Rugby regulation as Wallabies lose star forward for All Blacks Test
4 days ago by Ultimate RugbyExeter Chiefs look set to benefit from World Rugby Test regulations in the coming weeks, with Wallabies star Tom Hooper primed to make his PREM return. The 25-year-old forward, who can play...
Springboks set for historic 100th Test against Wallabies
6 days ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Wallabies’ 2027 schedule will feature a landmark 100th Test against the Springboks, adding another major chapter to one of rugby’s oldest rivalries as Australia prepares to host the Rugby...
Jurie injury frees up 10 for Yaqeen - Stormers
6 days ago by Ultimate RugbyStormers boss John Dobson has revealed flyhalf Jurie Matthee will play no part in Friday night’s fixture in Edinburgh. Matthee hurt his ankle in last week’s URC round-one 29-15 win against...
Boks set sights on bouncing back in Nations Championship
6 days ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok flanker Paul de Villiers, who earned his fifth Test cap in Perth last Sunday, was visibly disappointed following the 42-38 defeat against the Wallabies but said it inspired the team even more...
All Blacks squad named for Bledisloe Cup
6 days ago by Ultimate RugbyCodie Taylor will captain a 34-strong All Blacks squad for the two-Test Bledisloe Cup series against the Wallabies.All Blacks Head Coach Dave Rennie and fellow selectors, Sir Graham Henry and Neil Barnes, have...
Fehi Fineanganofo to remain with Hurricanes for 2027 Super Rugby Pacific
6 days ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Hurricanes are pleased to confirm that Fehi Fineanganofo will remain with the club for the 2027 Super Rugby Pacific campaign. It was announced earlier this year that Fineanganofo would join English...
