Blues advance into final after taking down Brumbies
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe ACT Brumbies have been unable to end Australia's 10-year Super Rugby Pacific title drought, out-muscled by the Blues 34-20 in their Auckland semi-final. After losing veteran Test prop James Slipper...
Italy name their side for the 2024 Summer Nations Series
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe technical staff of the Italian Men's National Rugby Team led by Gonzalo Quesada have announced the list of players called up for the meeting scheduled in L'Aquila set to take place from June 19th in...
Match Day Programme: Blues vs Brumbies
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyFixture: Blues vs Brumbies Venue: Eden Park, Auckland Kick-off: 08:05 (GMT) Head-to-head Played: Played:13 Blues Wins: 5 Brumbies Wins: 8 Draws: 0 Biggest...
Noah Lolesio signs contract extension
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyACT Brumbies fly-half Noah Lolesio has signed a one-year extension to remain with the Canberra-based club and Rugby Australia, till the end of 2025. Moving to Canberra in 2018, Lolesio featured for...
Borthwick names 36-player Summer Series squad
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbySteve Borthwick has named a 36-player squad for the forthcoming Summer Series which sees England play a Test match against Japan in Tokyo on Saturday 22 June (kick-off 6.50am BST) before embarking on a...
Blues lose captain
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyGame-breaking back Rieko Ioane says "old school" methods introduced by coach Vern Cotter have the Blues well placed to end a 21-year Super Rugby title drought. Cotter's no-frills style has been a hallmark...
2024 Super Rugby Pacific Semi-Finals Confirmed
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 2024 Super Rugby Pacific Semi-Final fixtures have been confirmed, with the Hurricanes and Blues earning precious home ground advantage next weekend. With a spot in the Super...
Super Rugby Preview: Chiefs v Reds
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Super Rugby Pacific Quarter Finals kick off on the evening of Friday 7 June with the Chiefs welcoming the Queensland Reds to FMG Stadium Waikato (5.05PM AEST / 7.05PM NZST). The action continues on...
Tom Lynagh returns for the Reds
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyTom Lynagh has been named at flyhalf for the Queensland Reds’ quarter-final clash against the Chiefs in Hamilton on Friday.Head coach Les Kiss expects to maximise the value of his double act at No.10...
Super Saturday Headlines 2024 Super Rugby Pacific Quarter Finals
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 2024 Super Rugby Pacific Quarter Finals fixtures have been confirmed, with a Friday night showdown in Hamilton to set the stage for a blockbuster Super Saturday of finals action next weekend. The...