New Zealand

Exciting teenager set to make World Rugby Sevens Series debut this weekend.

11 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Australia Men's coach John Manenti has named teenage James McGregor for his debut at the Cape Town SVNS. McGregor comes in for Matt Gonzalez, who suffered a rib injury in Dubai as the team finished seventh. Don't...

Emirates World Rugby Match Officials confirmed for Men's Guinness Six Nations

11 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Emirates World Rugby Match Officials have been confirmed for the 2024 Guinness Six Nations, the first international competition on the road to the men’s Rugby World Cup 2027 in Australia. Fifteen...

Action filled afternoons set for Sky Super Rugby Aupiki

11 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Family-friendly afternoon kick offs are the feature of an extended 2024 Sky Super Rugby Aupiki draw announced by New Zealand Rugby (NZR) and the Super Clubs today. Players are already immersed in a newly...

Cape Town 7's Pools

11 months ago by UltimateRugby

The two South African Sevens teams will both face the USA on the opening day of the HSBC SVNS Cape Town next Saturday, with the pools announced shortly after the Springbok Sevens team claimed a fifth consecutive...

Beauden Barrett recommits to New Zealand Rugby until 2027

11 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Beauden Barrett will play rugby in New Zealand for the next four years after re-signing with New Zealand Rugby (NZR) and the Blues until the end of 2027.Barrett is currently in Japan playing for Toyota...

Bulls put Sharks to the sword

11 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Bulls’ polished 44-10 dismantling of the Sharks provided two inescapable conclusions — Jake White’s men are going to take some stopping in this competition, notably in Pretoria,...

Bryn Evans added to Hurricanes' coaching panel

11 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Hurricanes have announced that former All Black Bryn Evans will be added to the coaching group ahead of the 2024 season. Evans had already represented Hurricanes as player 25 times between 2009 and 2011...

HSBC SVNS 2024 ready to reach new heights in Dubai

11 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Exciting new era for rugby sevens begins as HSBC SVNS kicks off in Dubai on 2-3 December The Emirates Dubai 7s is the opening round of HSBC SVNS 2024, featuring the top 12 men’s and 12 women’s...

Jacques Nienaber's new Leinster journey and what to expect

11 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Jacques Nienaber’s tenure as a senior coach at Leinster began with a round of applause ahead of a team meeting on Monday morning. That was the extent of the fanfare. A two-time World Cup winning...

“Big moment player” Mkhari ready for Dubai stage

11 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Few would argue the impact Rights Mkhari has had on teams she has been involved with – whether it was in fifteens for the Springbok Women or the Bulls Daisies, or in the abbreviated game with the...