Jake Ball announces retirement from rugby
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyJake Ball, after 148 appearances in a Scarlets jersey and 50 caps for Wales, has announced he is to retire from rugby. At the age of 34, injuries, combined with his business commitments, has persuaded...
Eddie Jones, Head Coach of the Japan National Team, cops 6-week ban
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Japan Rugby Football Association (JRFU, Chairman: Masato Tsuchida, Minato-ku, Tokyo) has decided on the following disciplinary action against Japan national team head coach Eddie Jones. This...
Brumbies confirm, Liam Bowron commits until 2028
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyThe ACT Brumbies are pleased to announce local product Liam Bowron has re-signed with the club for a further two seasons, extending his stay in Brumbies colours through to the end of 2028. A...
Saints announce historic Asia Pacific Lions fixture in Sri Lanka
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyNorthampton Saints have today agreed a new international collaboration with SC Global Consultancy’s Asia Pacific Lions Rugby (APL), following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at...
Erasmus names purpose-driven squad for second Bok alignment camp
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Rassie Erasmus on Wednesday named a “purpose and goal-driven” 40-man squad for the team’s second in-person alignment camp in Cape Town next week, featuring two players...
Milestones among Force team for zero2hero Charity Game vs Reds
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Western Force will celebrate a trio of milestones at Saturday night’s Swyftx Super Rugby Pacific Round 14 clash with the Queensland Reds at HBF Park, which is the Club’s zero2hero Charity...
Eight Waratahs changes for must-win Fijian Drua clash
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyThe NSW Waratahs have made eight changes to the starting line-up for Saturday’s Round 14 Swyftx Super Rugby Pacific tie against the Fijian Drua at HFC Bank Stadium in Suva (2.35pm kick-off AEST). There...
Reds team to face the Western Force
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyThe return of powerful prop Massimo De Lutiis adds a fresh dimension to the Queensland Reds pack for Saturday night’s clash against the Western Force in Perth.De Lutiis, 22, has been selected for...
Fiji rugby mourns the loss of former Flying Fijian Filimoni Seru
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Fiji rugby community mourns the loss of former Flying Fijian, Filimoni “Fili” Seru — Flying Fijian #416 — a respected figure in Fiji rugby. He represented Fiji...
Awhina Tangen-Wainohu announces medical retirement from international rugby
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyBlack Ferns loosehead prop Awhina Tangen-Wainohu has today announced her retirement from international rugby due to a career-ending neck injury after receiving further assessment in...
