Ospreys loose-forward joins Newcastle Falcons
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyOspreys back-rower Sam Cross has become Newcastle Falcons’ 14th senior signing ahead of the new season, joining on a two-year deal. The 30-year-old has made 72 appearances for Ospreys and has two...
Hooker Michael van Vuuren joins Newcastle Falcons
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyExperienced hooker Michael van Vuuren has bolstered Newcastle Falcons’ front-row ranks by joining on a one-season deal. The 31-year-old arrives from South African side Emirates Lions, for...
New Zealand Rugby mourns the passing of Legend
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand Rugby (NZR) are saddened to hear of the passing former All Black and NZR President, Rangitane (Tane) Norton. Capped as All Black #694, Norton (Ngāi Tahu), a hooker, played a total...
Wellington Lions Name Team for Opening Round Clash with Manawat?
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWellington Lions Head Coach Tamati Ellison has named his 23 for Saturday’s opening round of the Bunnings Warehouse NPC, against the Manawatū Turbos in Palmerston North. The match marks prop,...
Wellington Lions Name 2023 Squad to Defend Bunnings NPC Title
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWellington Lions Head Coach Tamati Ellison has named his 40-man squad tasked with defending the Bunnings NPC title, kicking off next weekend. The squad features All Blacks Ardie Savea and Dane Coles,...
A Look at The Springboks Final Rugby Championship Fixture
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks look to cap off their Rugby Championship campaign this weekend with a win over Argentina this Saturday (29 July) in Johannesburg at 16:05 (GMT). The Springboks are still in the running ti...
Alessandro Troncon Joins Benneton as Frontline Coach
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyBenetton Rugby announced skills coach Alessandro Troncon, will be taking over the reigns as frontline coach next season for the green-and-whites. In his coaching curriculum, Troncon boasts experience...
Les Kiss Appointed New Queensland Reds Head Coach
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Queensland Rugby Union (QRU) has today announced successful international coach and Queenslander Les Kiss as the new Queensland Reds head coach. With 26 years of professional coaching experience...
Jack Nowell Joins the Black and Yellow
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe defending Champions Cup winners La Rochelle announced the arrival of England international Jack Npwell from the Exeter Chiefs, where he truly made the history. Boasting 46 caps for The Roses, the now...
British and Irish Lions Fixtures Released
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThey will play the Wallabies in a three-Test series as part of nine tour matches in total, featuring every Super Rugby franchise as well as an invitational Australia-New Zealand team, to be played in Adelaide. The...
