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Preview: Super Rugby Semi-Final

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

We are down to the penultimate week of the Super Rugby Pacific season with just four teams left standing. The first semifinal kicks off on Friday night when the Crusaders host the Blues in a blockbuster...

Newcastle Falcons sign Argentina and Saracens prop Eduardo Bello

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Argentina prop Eduardo Bello has become Newcastle Falcons’ 11th senior signing ahead of the new season, with the Saracens tight-head joining on a two-year deal.   Bello, 27, has been capped...

Tua, Sapsford re-sign for ACT Brumbies

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

ACT Brumbies have announced Brumby 240 Ollie Sapsford and Brumby 248 Tamati Tua have re-signed with the club for the 2024 Harvey Norman Super Rugby Pacific season. Tua and Sapsford were instrumental...

Reds scare provides ‘edge’ for Chiefs ahead of semi-final

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Coming off a tight 29-20 quarterfinal win in Super Rugby Pacific over the Reds on Saturday evening; the Chiefs had the best preparation for their semifinal against the last remaining Australian team, the...

Borthwick names 28-player training squad for first Rugby World Cup preparation camp

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Steve Borthwick has named a 28-player training squad for England’s first Rugby World Cup preparation camp at the Honda England Rugby Performance centre, Pennyhill Park. The squad, which does...

Preview: Premier 15s Semi-Final

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

We take a look at how the four Premier 15s semi-finalists match up heading into the end-of-season play-offs.   So here we are, 200 days since the start of the 2022/23 Allianz Premier15s season,...

Preview: Chiefs vs Queensland Reds

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Gallagher Chiefs aim to get their revenge against the Queensland Reds on Saturday, as the DHL Super Rugby Pacific competition heads into the knock-out quarterfinals. The Aussie team was the only team...

Elvis Taione Announces Retirement

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Tongan international, Elvis Taione, who was known for his aggressive and powerful scrummaging, announced his retirement from rugby. Born in Nuku’alofa, Elvis joined the Ospreys back in 2021 and...

Chiefs Primed for Knockout Rugby

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Fueled by memories of past playoff opportunities missed and, most recently, their loss to the Reds in New Plymouth, the Chiefs are well prepared for Saturday's Super Rugby Pacific quarterfinal in Hamilton. Coach...