Players leaving and Joining the URC this season
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe South African United Rugby Championship franchises are undergoing significant squad changes ahead of the 2025/26 season, with a host of high-profile departures and exciting new arrivals across the...
McDowall to captain Scotland against the Maori All Blacks
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyOn Saturday, Stafford McDowall will captain Scotland for their first match of the Skyscanner Pacific Tour, against the Maori All Blacks. McDowall has previous experience of leading his...
Laumape Joins AUNZ XV for Lions Clash
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter months of speculation and anticipation, the AUNZ Invitational XV is beginning to take shape, with former All Blacks midfielder Ngani Laumape unveiled as the fifth New Zealander named in the squad...
Ardie Savea speaks ahead of France fixture
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks loose forward Ardie Savea is expecting France to be a typically competitive unit in Saturday's opening Lipovitan-D series Test in Dunedin. Savea said while France had left some players at...
Jock Campbell Re-Signs at Reds for 2026
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Queensland Rugby Union is delighted to announce the re-signing of fullback Jock Campbell on the eve of a landmark honour for the Queensland Reds. Campbell, 30, will captain the Reds in Wednesday...
Force farewells six players after conclusion of 2025 season
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Western Force thanks departing players Ryan Coxon, Tom Horton, Atu Moli, Reesjan Pasitoa, Matt Proctor and Sio Tomkinson for their service to the Club. The departure of the sextet comes after Saturday’s...
Kiwi duo Laumape, Fusitu'a added to AUNZ squad
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyKiwi duo Ngani Laumape and Joshua Fusitu'a are the latest names confirmed for the AUNZ Invitational XV squad to face the British & Irish Lions on July 12. It comes after the announcement of All Blacks...
Independent disciplinary update: Randall Baker and George Timmins
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyRandall Baker (New Zealand) has been suspended for 3 matches, reduced to 2 on successful completion of the Coaching Intervention Programme, and George Timmins (England) has been suspended for 5 matches...
All Blacks Squad Update
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks prop Tamaiti Williams has been ruled out of the Lipovitan-D July Series as he will require surgery for a torn meniscus.Williams pulled up with a painful knee following the Super Rugby Final,...
New Zealand team named for World Rugby Under 20 Championship game against Italy
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe New Zealand Men’s Under 20 team has been named for their opening match of the World Rugby Under 20 Championship, where they will face host nation Italy in Calvisano. This clash marks...
