Crusaders name squad for season 28
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyInternational and returning legends, returning All Blacks and a new generation of talent– here’s your first look at the Crusaders squad for 2024, ready to pull on the jersey and make an impact...
Blues inject youth into experienced core for 2024
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyBlues Head Coach Vern Cotter can’t wait to take a “look under the hood” of his 2024 squad, naming an experienced core with a smattering of young talent in his list of 38 players for the...
Ta'Avao back in Blue
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyVersatile prop Angus Ta’avao will return home to the Blues for the 2024 DHL Super Rugby Pacific season, signing on with the club through until the end of 2025. Ta’avao, who can prop...
Toaigaotumua Tom Coventry & Stephen Jones join Moana Pasifika Coaching Staff
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyMoana Pasifika are pleased to announce the appointment of Toaigaotumua Tom Coventry and Stephen Jones to their coaching staff for 2024. The two world-class coaches bring a wealth of international...
WOODTHORPE 'HONOURED' TO REACH PREMIERSHIP RUGBY MILESTONE
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAnthony Woodthorpe said he was honoured to be part of a ‘special team’ after celebrating 100 appearances as an Assistant Referee in the Gallagher Premiership.Woodthorpe - who assisted Matt...
Baxter makes rotations in starting XV for Bears clash
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyRob Baxter has made five changes to his starting line-up for Bristol Bears’ visit to Sandy Park this Sunday as his full front-row rotate places. The Chiefs Director of Rugby has selected an experienced...
Team news: Exeter Chiefs vs Bristol Bears
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbySam Grahamslaw will make his Gallagher Premiership debut when Bristol Bears take on Exeter Chiefs at Sandy Park in round four of the Gallagher Premiership (3pm KO, live on TNT Sports). The former Jersey...
James Kenny welcomed to the Osprey's on loan
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Ospreys announced the signing of prop James Kenny on loan from Exeter Chiefs today. Kenny, a powerful prop, will add depth to the Ospreys' front row, further bolstering the team’s pack strength...
All Blacks skipper Sam Cane to take sabbatical in Japan
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks captain Sam Cane will take up a sabbatical option in his New Zealand Rugby (NZR) contract in 2024 to play a season for Suntory in Japan League One.The 31-year-old, 95-Test loose forward will...
Warren Gatland says it's time to step back from the Lions and he wants Andy Farrell to be his successor
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAs a New Zealander, the British and Irish Lions have always held a special place in my heart. As a player it was one of my career highlights to face them during their tour of New Zealand in 1993 for Waikato....