Crusaders name squad for season 28
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyInternational and returning legends, returning All Blacks and a new generation of talent– here’s your first look at the Crusaders squad for 2024, ready to pull on the jersey and make an impact...
Blues inject youth into experienced core for 2024
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBlues Head Coach Vern Cotter can’t wait to take a “look under the hood” of his 2024 squad, naming an experienced core with a smattering of young talent in his list of 38 players for the...
Springbok legend retires after World Cup win
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEarlier today it was confirmed that double Rugby World Cup-winning No 8 Duane Vermeulen, and a former captain of Springbok team, would be retiring The 37-year-old Vermeulen’s illustrious...
Hurricanes 2024 Super Rugby Pacific squad named
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Hurricanes have welcomed a group of exciting new talent into their 38-man squad for the 2024 DHL Super Rugby Pacific season which kicks-off on 24 February. Wellington’s James O-Reilly, Canterbury’s...
Ta'Avao back in Blue
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyVersatile prop Angus Ta’avao will return home to the Blues for the 2024 DHL Super Rugby Pacific season, signing on with the club through until the end of 2025. Ta’avao, who can prop...
Bongi Mbonambi: England were 'unprofessional' regarding alleged on-pitch slur, says hooker
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBongi Mbonambi has accused England of being "unprofessional" after alleging the South Africa hooker directed a racial slur at Tom Curry. The incident occurred during the Springboks' 16-15 win against...
Hamer-Webb adds firepower to back three
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCardiff Rugby have snapped up former England Under-20s wing Gabriel Hamer-Webb on a short-term contract. The 22-year-old wing linked up with the Blue and Blacks earlier this week after spending...
Emirates Dubai 7s pools and schedule announced to kick off HSBC SVNS 2024
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFollowing the thrilling conclusion of Rugby World Cup 2023 attention now turns to the first event of the revamped and rebranded HSBC SVNS 2024, which gets underway on 2-3 December with the highly anticipated...
How WXV 1 was won: England’s journey to glory
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWe recount the steps the Red Roses took to claim the inaugural WXV 1 title in New Zealand. ‘Resounding’ is probably the best way to describe the Red Roses’ win in the WXV 1 decider with...
Toaigaotumua Tom Coventry & Stephen Jones join Moana Pasifika Coaching Staff
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMoana Pasifika are pleased to announce the appointment of Toaigaotumua Tom Coventry and Stephen Jones to their coaching staff for 2024. The two world-class coaches bring a wealth of international...
