Rugby Europe confirm 2025 schedule
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyRugby Europe has confirmed the European qualification process for Rugby World Cup 2027, set to take place in Australia in 2027. 24 teams will take part in the next Rugby World Cup, meaning four teams...
Four new names in Canada squad for Pacific Nations Cup
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyCanada 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...
Men's World Cup Format Change
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWith all qualification set to be concluded by the end of 2025, a first for Men’s Rugby World Cups, all teams will be known before the Rugby World Cup 2027 Draw takes place ahead of the Men’s...
What seems to have gone wrong for the All Blacks
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks might want to look at making a changes at fly-half after their loss to Argentina. New Zealand struggled to establish control of the game, especially in the latter stages, as they were stunned...
Match Official appointments confirmed for WXV 2024 and warm-up matches
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyMatch official appointed for first two rounds of WXV action on three continents in September and October A total of 18 match official representing 11 nations will take charge of matches Ten officials...
Everything you need to know about the Pacific Nations Cup
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe wait is almost over for rugby fans in the Pacific and North America as the Pacific Nations Cup 2024 gets ready for kick-off on Friday, 23 August. Run by World Rugby in partnership with the participating...
Waratahs add to their coaching group as Mike Catt among new faces
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWith Dan McKellar joining the club as Head Coach for the next three years, he will be ably supported by new assistant coaches Mike Catt OBE, Dan Palmer, and Lachlan McCaffrey. Catt OBE, who played 75...
Papali'i recommits to New Zealand Rugby until 2027
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks loose forward Dalton Papali’i has recommitted to New Zealand Rugby (NZR) through to the end of 2027.The 26-year-old has also extended his time with the Blues in DHL Super Rugby Pacific...
Cory Brown joins the Highlanders coaching team
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 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...
TJ Perenara announces move to Japan from 2025
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks halfback TJ Perenara has confirmed he will depart New Zealand rugby at the end of 2024 after signing a three year deal to play in Japan League One.Perenara said he was excited about a new chapter...
