All Blacks and Crusaders centre McLeod signs for Chiefs
1 day 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
1 week 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...
Hurricanes prop Pouri Rakete-Stones to join Newcastle Red Bulls
4 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyPouri Raketi-Stones will help power Newcastle Red Bulls into the next phase of the club’s evolution, with the English-qualified prop-forward having signed a two-year contract. The 28-year-old...
A Christmas With A Difference For Munster’s McMillan
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyIt will be a very different Christmas this year for Munster Rugby coach Clayton McMillan. Back home in his native New Zealand, it’s off season and a time for relaxation. But having...
Back-rower Roots becomes first to re-commit to Chiefs
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyExeter Chiefs back-rower Ethan Roots has become the first member of the squad to put pen to paper on a contract extension this season. Establishing himself as one of the top performers among the squad...
Match Day Programme: Wales v New Zealand
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe head-to-head between Wales and New Zealand is a story of enduring supremacy versus desperate, heartbreaking defiance. For Welsh supporters, victory over the All Blacks remains the ultimate, elusive...
13 changes for the All Blacks ahead of Wales clash
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThere are thirteen changes to the run-on side against England, as well as a fully changed bench. The reserve front row from last week – Tamaiti Williams, Samisoni Taukei’aho and...
Hurricanes announce 2026 Super Rugby Pacific squad
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Hurricanes are proud to announce next year’s Super Rugby Pacific squad. Featuring 33 players who have been retained from last year’s playing contingent, next year’s squad also includes...
Fresh Faces and International Experience Feature in 2026 Highlanders Squad
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Highlanders are proud to announce a 38-man squad to compete in the 2026 DHL Super Rugby Pacific competition. The squad has a fresh and exciting look to it including seven players who will all pull...
England A team to face All Blacks XV in Bath
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyHead coach Mark Mapletoft has named the England A team to face All Blacks XV at the Recreation Ground, Bath on Saturday 8 November (KO 13:15, live on Premier Sports 1). Ethan Roots will now lead the England...
