Blues inject youth into experienced core for 2024
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyBlues Head Coach Vern Cotter can’t wait to take a “look under the hood” of his 2024 squad, naming an experienced core with a smattering of young talent in his list of 38 players for the...
Springbok legend retires after World Cup win
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyEarlier today it was confirmed that double Rugby World Cup-winning No 8 Duane Vermeulen, and a former captain of Springbok team, would be retiring The 37-year-old Vermeulen’s illustrious...
Hurricanes 2024 Super Rugby Pacific squad named
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Hurricanes have welcomed a group of exciting new talent into their 38-man squad for the 2024 DHL Super Rugby Pacific season which kicks-off on 24 February. Wellington’s James O-Reilly, Canterbury’s...
Ta'Avao back in Blue
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyVersatile prop Angus Ta’avao will return home to the Blues for the 2024 DHL Super Rugby Pacific season, signing on with the club through until the end of 2025. Ta’avao, who can prop...
Toaigaotumua Tom Coventry & Stephen Jones join Moana Pasifika Coaching Staff
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyMoana Pasifika are pleased to announce the appointment of Toaigaotumua Tom Coventry and Stephen Jones to their coaching staff for 2024. The two world-class coaches bring a wealth of international...
Welsh rugby bids fond farewell to celebrated trio with 352 caps between them
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAlun Wyn Jones, Justin Tipuric and Leigh Halfpenny had a rousing send off in Wales’ 49-26 win over the Barbarians. Warren Gatland reflected on an “incredibly special” occasion as Welsh...
Wales legend joins the Crusaders in the land of the long white cloud
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Crusaders confirmed Leigh Halfpenny has signed with the franchise for the 2024 Super Rugby Pacific season. The 34-year-old is a legend of international rugby, having played more than 100 matches for...
All Blacks skipper Sam Cane to take sabbatical in Japan
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks captain Sam Cane will take up a sabbatical option in his New Zealand Rugby (NZR) contract in 2024 to play a season for Suntory in Japan League One.The 31-year-old, 95-Test loose forward will...
Chile captain Martin Sigren signs with The New England Free Jacks
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe New England Free Jacks are proud to welcome Chilean men’s national team captain Martín Sigren to New England and Major League Rugby (MLR). The abrasive blindside flanker stands 6’2”...
RWC Match Day Programme: Argentina vs England - Bronze Final
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe penultimate fixture is upon us. After many did not give them a chance going into the tournament, England shocked many by advancing all the way to the semi-final, only to narrowly lose to the defending...
