New Zealand

‘Stars align’ for Danny Care as England legend lined up for Barbarian F.C. debut

8 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

England legend Danny Care admits he is ‘absolutely over the moon’ to be joining up with Barbarian F.C. for the very first time in his career this summer. The 37-year-old scrum-half announced...

SANZAAR confirms TRC U20 Fixtures

8 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

SANZAAR has announced the match schedule and venue for the inaugural The Rugby Championship (TRC) Under-20 tournament that will be played in May 2024 on the Sunshine Coast. The Championship will see the...

Winless Crusaders could 'spiral uncontrollably'

8 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Coach Rob Penney said the Crusaders' season could "spiral uncontrollably" after New Zealand's traditional Super Rugby powerhouses slumped to the bottom of the competition standings.  The seven-time...

Japan Rugby League One Round 11 Review

8 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Division One – Brave Lupus Nearly ‘Rammed’ in a Sunday Thriller A comfortable Sunday afternoon it was not for Toshiba Brave Lupus Tokyo, who needed a try six minutes from time by centre...

Women’s Six Nations: How teams can qualify for WXV, Women’s RWC 2025

8 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Stade Marie-Marvingt, located inside the iconic Circuit des 24 Heures du Mans, will double as the start line for the Guinness Women’s Six Nations 2024 this weekend. Ireland are Saturday’s...

All Blacks icon poised for shock Test comeback

8 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

All Blacks legend Sam Whitelock is considering a shock comeback to the international arena, according to a New Zealand Herald report. The Herald reported that new All Blacks coach Scott Robertson had...

Brumbies depth to get early test in Pasifika clash

8 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Brumbies remain warm favourites for their Super Rugby Pacific clash with Moana Pasifika, despite an early-season injury crisis that's forced the ACT outfit to shuffle the deck. Already missing their...

Scotland's 1984 Grand Slam – Part one

8 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

It’s perhaps little known, but Scotland won what could be considered de facto Grand Slams in 1933 and 1938. With France having been expelled from the Five Nations Championship after 1931 over...

Scotland announce fixtures

8 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Scotland will play four Tests at Scottish Gas Murrayfield in November as part of the 2024 Autumn Nations Series. First up, Gregor Townsend’s side host Fiji on Saturday 2 November,...

Munster contract news as Billy Burns signs

8 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Munster Rugby and the IRFU are pleased to confirm that Billy Burns will join the province next year with John Ryan and Cian Hurley signing contract extensions. 29-year-old Ireland international Billy...