Springbok Women to open RWC campaign against Brazil
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springbok Women will play Brazil in their opening match of the 2025 Rugby World Cup in England, facing their Pool D opponents for the first time at Franklin’s Gardens in Northampton on Sunday...
Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 match schedule confirmed
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyThe biggest celebration of women’s rugby will kick-off with hosts England facing USA in the opening match at Sunderland’s Stadium of Light on 22 August 2025. The match schedule has been...
All Blacks wary of Japan 'flair' as tour kicks off
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyThe All Blacks will be wary of Japan's "flair" under Eddie Jones when the two sides meet in Yokohama on Saturday, centre David Havili said. New Zealand face Japan before heading to Europe for Tests on...
Wallabies and Australia XV squads confirmed for November Tours
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Wallabies 34-man Spring Tour squad features five new faces including 2023 Rugby World Cup squad members Samu Kerevi and Will Skelton and recent recruit Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii. Kerevi and Skelton have...
All Blacks team named to play Japan at Yokohama Stadium
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks Head Coach Scott Robertson and his co-selectors, Assistant Coaches Scott Hansen, Jason Holland, Jason Ryan and Tamati Ellison, have named their All Blacks team to play Japan in the 2024 Lipovitan-D...
NZR Board Appointments and Remunerations Panel confirmed
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand Rugby (NZR) and the NZR Stakeholder Panel have today confirmed the six-person Appointments and Remunerations Panel (ARP). The ARP plays a crucial role in the appointment process and will...
Pools confirmed for Women’s Rugby World Cup England 2025
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyThe four pools for Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 in England have been confirmed, setting the stage for the thrilling matchups in what promises to be the largest global celebration of women’s...
Gareth Davies to retire from international rugby
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyGareth Davies has confirmed he will retire from international rugby. His last appearance for Wales was the 36-35 win against the Queensland Reds in an uncapped fixture at Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane...
Tane Edmed’s NPC success fuels Wallabies aspirations
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyWaratahs first five-eighths and North Harbour NPC standout in 2024, Tane Edmed, hopes his brush with New Zealand's rugby system will boost his international chances with the Wallabies. Edmed,...
5 players with Fijian roots will feature in NPC semi finals
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyThe proud rugby island nation of Fiji will be represented in this weekends fixtures in the NPC semi-final. Five players with links to Fiji will be featuring in for three of the four teams taking part. Emoni...
