Gatland braced for ‘tough, physical encounter’ against Fiji
4 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyWarren Gatland is preparing for another “tough, physical encounter” against the Fijians when his Welsh side opens their three match Autumn Nations Series at Principality Stadium on Sunday 10...
Wallabies and Australia XV squads confirmed for November Tours
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Wallabies 34-man Spring Tour squad features five new faces including 2023 Rugby World Cup squad members Samu Kerevi and Will Skelton and recent recruit Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii. Kerevi and Skelton have...
Strong Fiji side selected for Autumn Nation Series
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyFijian head coach Mick Byrne has named a 39-strong squad for the Autumn Nations Series. The Fijians will kick-off their tour in Scotland the week before heading to the Welsh capital to try to secure...
Variety the spice of life in URC, say high-flying Lions
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyThe BKT URC has been dubbed the most varied competition in world rugby by the coach of a team that has made a flying start to the new league season. The Emirates Lions have won all three of their...
Tane Edmed’s NPC success fuels Wallabies aspirations
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyWaratahs first five-eighths and North Harbour NPC standout in 2024, Tane Edmed, hopes his brush with New Zealand's rugby system will boost his international chances with the Wallabies. Edmed,...
Brumbies elevate four players to 2025 Super Rugby Pacific squad
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Brumbies announced the signing of four players to the 2025 Super Rugby Pacific roster, all being elevated from the Elite Development Squad. In a great showcase of the Brumbies pathways,...
Christian Lio-WIllie Renews Crusaders Contract
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyChristian Lio-Willie has secured his future with the Crusaders and signed a contract through until 2027. The loose forward joined the Crusaders for the 2023 Super Rugby Pacific season and played every...
Hurricanes sign dynamic outside-back Kade Banks for 2025
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Hurricanes are thrilled to announce the signing of dynamic outside-back, Kade Banks for the 2025 season. Banks, fresh off the back of a standout NPC season with North Harbour, has...
Update to All Blacks travelling squad for Japan and Northern Tour
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyThe All Blacks have made three injury-enforced changes to the squad for the 2024 Lipovitan-D Challenge Cup match against Japan and the Northern Tour. Ethan Blackadder (calf), Luke Jacobson...
Tamati Ellison accepts full time All Blacks role
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Crusaders confirmed Tamati Ellison has been offered and accepted a full-time role with the All Blacks ahead of their Northern Tour. This means the 2024 Super Rugby Pacific campaign was his last with...
