Steve Borthwick names his squad to face the All Blacks
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbySteve Borthwick has named a 33-player training squad to continue preparations for the forthcoming Summer Series against Japan and New Zealand. The squad – which does not include players involved...
32 Red Roses players have a contract for the 2024/25 season
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyMaddie Feaunati, who earned five caps in the 2024 Guinness Women’s Six Nations, has been awarded her maiden full-time England contract, as has two-time capped prop Liz Crake. Last year the...
New Zealand name their U20 squad ahead of the U20 Championship
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyFresh from winning the inaugural The Rugby Championship (TRC) Under 20 tournament, the New Zealand squad for the upcoming World U20 Championships has been named.The team heads to South Africa next month,...
Ageless Lee-Lo one of the all-time greats
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyRey Lee-Lo has been hailed as one of Welsh rugby’s greatest ever overseas imports as he heads into Judgement Day continuing to defy Old Father Time. The Samoan international is coming to...
Morgan Departs For Irish Opportunity
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyHurricanes first-five-eighth, Aidan Morgan has agreed to terms with United Rugby Championship side, Ulster. The 22-year-old, who joined the Hurricanes ahead of the 2022 season, has made 24 appearances...
New Zealand and South Africa agree to quadrennial rugby tour
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyTraditional tours between the Springboks and All Blacks will return in 2026, with SA Rugby and NZ Rugby reportedly agreeing terms. The two unions have been in discussions about reviving the tours since...
Blues' bid to bring back Barrett denied by Super Rugby
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Blues have failed in their bid to rush back Beauden Barrett for the Super Rugby play-offs after the All Blacks playmaker was ruled ineligible for next month's knockout phase. The 123-Test veteran...
Ross Filipo named Maori All Blacks Head Coach and management group confirmed
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand Rugby (NZR) has announced the Māori All Blacks coaching and management group ahead of their return to the international stage, where they will play two matches against the Japan XV on Saturday...
19-player squad named for England training camp
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbySteve Borthwick has named a 19-player training squad to begin preparations for the forthcoming Summer Series against Japan and New Zealand. The squad – which does not include players involved...
Toshiba Brave Lupus emerges Japan Rugby League One 2023-24 Champions
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyToshiba Brave Lupus Tokyo 24 - Saitama Panasonic Wild Knights 20Sunday May 26 at Prince Chichibu Memorial Stadium, Tokyo Toshiba Brave Lupus are the champions of Japan after they won an epic final of...