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Four new names in Canada squad for Pacific Nations Cup

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Canada have confirmed a squad of 35 players to prepare for the Pacific Nations Cup. The team will play a warm-up match against the Vancouver Highlanders this coming Saturday before playing tests against...

Cory Brown joins the Highlanders coaching team

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Highlanders have today announced an addition to the 2025 coaching team. Cory Brown has accepted a two year contract as the Attack Coach and will begin the role almost immediately. Brown is the brother...

Rugby Championship -9 Days out-Breaking down the squads

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Rugby Championship is only nine days away. Every team has named their squad ahead of the tournament. Australia who ended last years tournament with the wooden spoon, will look to better their chances...

Forward duo Franklin and Prinsep pen new Force deals

4 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Western Force are today delighted to confirm the re-signings of Maori All-Blacks forward pair Reed Prinsep and Tom Franklin. The duo’s re-signings come after forward duo Sam Carter and Tom Horton...

Rhys Patchell signs for the Green Rockets in Japan

4 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales fly-half Rhys Patchell has joined NEC Green Rockets Tokatsu in Japan. The 31-year-old spent the 2024 Super Rugby season with Highlanders in New Zealand but will now link up with former Wales...

Campbell, O'Connor Named For Key Roles Against Wales

4 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Jock Campbell has been named captain and James O'Connor installed at flyhalf in the Queensland Reds side to play Wales on Friday night at Suncorp Stadium.The fervour for the Reds’ first home clash...

Josh Ioane joins Connacht Rugby

4 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Connacht Rugby are delighted to announce the signing of talented All Black out-half Josh Ioane from the Chiefs for the 2024/25 season. Ioane arrives with vast experience at the highest level of southern...

Highlanders name Joseph as head coach

4 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Highlanders have today announced changes to the coaching team for the 2025 season. Jamie Joseph the current Head of Rugby has been offered and accepted the role of Head Coach.    We are...

Highlanders announce five new signings

4 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Highlanders continue to build for the future with the confirmed signings of five talented young players. Adding to the home-grown talents of Will Stodart and Josh Whaanga, joining the Highlanders in...

Six to debut for the Maori All Blacks v Japan XV

4 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Six players are in-line to make their debut for the Māori All Blacks in game one against Japan XV this Saturday, 10.00pm NZST (7.00pm JST) kick-off at Chichibunomiya Rugby Stadium, Tokyo.Laghlan...