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Samisoni Taukei'aho re-signs with NZR, Chiefs, Waikato

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Samisoni Taukei’aho has become the first All Black signed until the end of the next Rugby World Cup cycle. Having re-committed until 2027, the 21-Test hooker has also put pen to paper on a new contract...

New Zealand win in Singapore, book Olympic ticket

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The All Blacks Sevens backed up victory in Hong Kong last weekend with their fourth tournament title of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series 2023. New Zealand won the HSBC Singapore Rugby Sevens and qualified...

Dan Goggin Departs Munster Rugby

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

  Munster Rugby can confirm that Dan Goggin completed his time at the province last week and will pursue a new playing opportunity abroad.   A former St Munchin’s College student,...

Ethan de Groot commits to rugby in New Zealand

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

All Blacks prop Ethan de Groot has re-signed with New Zealand Rugby until the end of 2026. The 13-Test prop has inked a new contract that will also see him remain with the Highlanders in DHL Super Rugby...

Switzerland reach record high in World Rugby Men’s Rankings

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Switzerland have reached their highest ever position in the World Rugby Men’s Rankings.   A 32-22 win over Croatia in Markarska improved their rating to 55.32 points, which was enough for...

Spain equal lowest ever World Rugby Women’s Ranking

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

On another busy weekend of women’s international rugby, England, Wales and France made it two wins out of two with victories in the Women’s Six Nations.   England and France remain in...

Seven things we learned from the Hong Kong Sevens

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

History was made at the Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens 2023 as New Zealand became the first-ever women’s champions of an World Rugby Sevens Series tournament in Hong Kong.   The Black Ferns...

IN DEPTH | Damian McKenzie sits down with Anton Lienert-Brown

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Anton Lienert-Brown yarns with the latest Chiefs centurion Damian McKenzie.