URC Awards
3 days ago by Ultimate RugbyChris Smith, Ben Carter, Quan Horn, Evan Roos and Jack Walsh have added their names to the United Rugby Championship Awards roll of honour by collecting the Gilbert Golden Boot, IPVanish Tackle...
Rob Penney steps down as Crusaders Head Coach, Scott Hansen confirmed for 2027
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Crusaders can confirm Rob Penney will step down from his role as Head Coach following the conclusion of the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific season, with Scott Hansen appointed as his replacement...
Sale Sharks sign Xavier Roe
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbySale Sharks have agreed a deal to sign highly-rated Gallagher Chiefs and New Zealand scrum-half Xavier Roe. The 27-year-old, who is officially uncapped but played for the All Blacks XV against the Barbarians...
Cory Jane extends with Hurricanes through to 2028
3 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Hurricanes are pleased to confirm that assistant coach Cory Jane has signed a contract extension that will keep him at the club until 2028. A Hurricanes icon who made 121 appearances as a player and...
Devan Flanders to depart Hurricanes following 2026 Super Rugby Pacific season
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 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...
Edinburgh Rugby sign Riley Higgins from Hurricanes.
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyEdinburgh Rugby have signed Scottish-qualified centre Riley Higgins, who has played for the All Blacks XV, from the Hurricanes on a three-year deal. The club say Higgins' arrival in the capital...
Edinburgh land Hurricanes star Higgins on three-year deal
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyEdinburgh Rugby has secured the signing of highly-rated Scottish-qualified centre Riley Higgins from Super Rugby Pacific side Hurricanes on a three-year deal, with the 23-year-old set to join the capital...
Barbarians announce fixtures and coaches for summer tour
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyBarbarian F.C. is delighted to announce a blockbuster international fixture against South Africa at the iconic Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth (Gqeberha) on Saturday,20 June 2026, kicking...
All Blacks and Crusaders centre McLeod signs for Chiefs
3 months 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...
Four on debut for Chiefs' first game of season
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyHead coach Jono Gibbes has named four debutants for the Gallagher Chiefs opening Super Rugby Pacific match against the Blues at Eden Park. Included in the squad, Gibbes also announced Luke Jacobson will...
