Hurricanes return to Palmerston North for Rebels clash
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Hurricanes are thrilled to announce they will be returning to Palmerston North in 2024 for their DHL Super Rugby Pacific match against the Melbourne Rebels on Friday, 22 March. The Round Five...
Goodman eager to renew acquaintances with Munster a decade on
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster have dominated this rivalry for over a decade now but the last meeting between the sides was Munster’s URC semi-final win at the same Lansdowne Road address last May and Goodman doesn’t...
Mo'unga ready to forget All Blacks after Japan switch
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand playmaker Richie Mo'unga said Tuesday that he can imagine playing in Japan "until I retire" and is not thinking about a future return to the All Blacks. Mo'unga has moved to Toshiba Brave...
Joe Schmidt Could Be Offered European Return With Head Coaching Role
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyJoe Schmidt has been linked with numerous roles in European rugby over the last few months. At one point he was thought to be in the running to succeed David Nucifora as IRFU high performance director,...
On this day in 2015: Eddie Jones appointed England’s first overseas head coach
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Australian succeeded Stuart Lancaster following England’s woeful Rugby World Cup campaign. Eddie Jones was announced as England’s first ever overseas rugby union head coach on this day...
Jorja Miller confirms long term contract with Black Ferns Sevens
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyRising sevens star Jorja Miller has committed to New Zealand Rugby (NZR) and the Black Ferns Sevens through to 2027.The four-year contract is the longest to be signed by a women’s player in New Zealand,...
Excitement mounts as Japan prepares to host Asian qualifier for 2024 Olympics
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyEight men’s and seven women’s teams are making their way to Osaka ready to compete for a place at the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at this weekend’s Asia Rugby qualification tournament. In...
Chiefs Manawa welcome back Ruby Tui
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyBlack Ferns and Counties Manukau Heat winger Ruby Tui has signed with the Chiefs Manawa for the 2024 Sky Super Rugby Aupiki season.An Olympic gold and silver medalist, Tui began her career in sevens, debuting...
Trio To Sign For Munster
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyMunster Rugby and the IRFU are pleased to confirm the signing of Oli Jager from the Crusaders with the tighthead prop signing a contract until the summer of 2027. Hooker Eoghan Clarke is rejoining Munster...
Zebre Parma Women's franchise is born
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyNEW PIECE IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF WOMEN'S HIGH PERFORMANCE RUGBYGREATER EXPOSURE TO INTERNATIONAL ACTIVITY FOR THE BEST ITALIAN ATHLETESCOLLABORATION WITH THE SPANISH FEDERATION FOR THE 2024 ACTIVITY...
