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Australia A squad confirmed for Japan tour

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Australia A coach Jason Gilmore has confirmed a 34-man squad for the upcoming three-match tour against Japan XV in Japan.   Gilmore has named 12 capped Wallabies in the group plus current...

Jake White commits long-term to Bulls

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Bulls director of rugby, Jake White, has committed for a long-term stay at Loftus Versfeld with a contract extension that will see him at the helm of the side until 2027.   The 58-year-old 2007...

Foley returns for Wallabies as veteran relishes All Blacks clash

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Bernard Foley is relishing "one more crack" at international rugby after the experienced fly-half was picked by Australia to face New Zealand in Thursday's Bledisloe Cup clash. After three years out of...

Melbourne Rebels Sign Monty Ioane

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Melbourne Rebels have announced the signing of Italian international winger Monty Ioane.   The acquisition of the capped international who has made 14 appearances for Italy, will...

Ireland stun hosts South Africa as semi-finals confirmed at Rugby World Cup Sevens 2022

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

South Africa’s hopes of lifting the Rugby World Cup Sevens 2022 trophy on home turf were ended in stunning style when Ireland’s men emphatically eliminated the hosts on quarter-finals day at...

Heavyweights flex their muscles on opening day of Rugby World Cup Sevens in Cape Town

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Rugby World Cup Sevens 2022 kicked off in spectacular style at the Cape Town Stadium on Friday, as the big-name sides successfully navigated a day of high-stakes knockout matches. Cape Town is host...

Lawson Creighton re-signs with Queensland through 2024; George Blake and Wilson Blyth join full-time squad, Spencer Jeans re-signs

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Flyhalf Lawson Creighton has re-signed with Queensland Rugby through 2024 after an impressive debut Super Rugby season.  The Brothers product won the 2022 Rookie of the Year award and collected...

Rugby World Cup: With exactly one year to go, how are the leading nations shaping up?

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Excitement levels for the 2023 Rugby World Cup have ramped up another notch with Thursday marking exactly one year to go until the tournament gets up and running. For some teams, the next 12 months will...

Ludlam retains Northampton Saints captaincy for 2022-23 season

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Lewis Ludlam will continue in his role as Club Captain for Northampton Saints for the 2022/23 season.   The 26-year-old England flanker led the men in Black, Green and Gold to the Gallagher Premiership...

CONFIRMED: Zach Mercer to make Premiership return

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

After much speculation, Zach Mercer's return to the Premiership has been confirmed with the back-rower joining Gloucester Rugby ahead of the 2023/24 season.   The Leeds-born Number 8 is currently...