Maori All Blacks to play Scotland in Whangarei
2 days ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Māori All Blacks will play Scotland in Whangārei in 2025 with the historic fixture marking 25 years since the two sides last met.Fans will be treated to an afternoon of rugby and cultural exchange...
Ireland could drop to third in World Rugby rankings
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has published the ranking permutations for this weekend's Autumn Nations Series and Rugby Europe matches. Permutation highlights: Ireland cannot improve their rating with victory over Australia...
Brad Mooar returns to the Crusaders
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyBrad Mooar is making a return to the Crusaders Assistant Coach position, signing on until 2026. Mooar was part of the coaching crew from 2015 to 2019, when Crusaders began their unbroken...
Joe Marler retires
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyHarlequins prop Joe Marler has today confirmed he will retire from professional rugby with immediate effect following Friday night’s Gallagher Premiership fixture against Bristol Bears. Marler,...
Alex Codling Joins Munster Rugby As Forwards Coach Consultant
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyMunster Rugby and the IRFU are pleased to confirm that Alex Codling has joined the province as Forwards Coach Consultant. Codling, who is currently Forwards Coach with the Ireland Women’s team,...
Match Preview: Japan vs England
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland conclude their autumn internationals against Japan at Twickenham. Steve Borthwick's side are bidding to end a frustrating campaign on a positive note after defeats against New Zealand, Australia...
Italy team named for All Blacks challenge
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyTechnical Commissioner of the Italian Men's Rugby National Team Gonzalo Quesada, has announced the lineup that will face New Zealand on Saturday 23 November at 9.10pm at the Allianz Stadium in Turin, the...
All Blacks team named to play Italy
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks Head Coach Scott Robertson and his co-selectors, Assistant Coaches Scott Hansen, Jason Holland, Jason Ryan and Tamati Ellison, have named their All Blacks team to play Italy at Allianz Stadium,...
Iain Henderson signs new two-year deal with Ulster
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyUlster captain, Iain Henderson, has committed his future to the province, signing a two-year deal that will keep him playing in an Ulster jersey until at least 2027. The 32-year-old forward...
World Rugby Hall of Fame to recognise five legends of the game
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has announced that five players spread across sevens and 15s will be inducted into the World Rugby Hall of Fame at the World Rugby Awards in Monaco on 24 November. The contributions...
