Fainga’anuku set to return to Crusaders in 2026
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Crusaders are excited to confirm Leicester Fainga’anuku will return to the franchise for the 2026 season on a two-year contract. The 24-year-old was a star of the Crusaders back line since his...
Easterby names Emerging Ireland squad for SA tour
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyCormac Izuchukwu is one of two players set for their second Emerging Ireland Tour to South Africa. Head Coach Simon Easterby has today named a 33-player Emerging Ireland squad...
Mac Grealy joins Western Force South African tour squad
2 months ago by Ultimate Rugbyormer Queensland Reds winger Mac Grealy has linked up with the Western Force ahead of their tour of South Africa Grealy was one of the Reds' most consistent in 2024, coming off a double in their narrow...
Hunter Paisami racing the clock to be fit for Bledisloe Cup as centre gives injury update
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWallabies centre Hunter Paisami is pushing to be fit for the opening Bledisloe Cup match against the All Blacks on September 21. Paisami missed the trip to Argentina after suffering a knee injury during...
Pone Fa'amausili signs with Moana Pasifika
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer Rebels and Wallabies prop Pone Fa'amausili has signed a one year deal with Moana Pasifika for the 2025 Super Rugby Pacific season. Fa'amausili found himself limited for game-time in 2024 following...
Liam Wright extends Reds stay into eighth season
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyQueensland Reds Co-Captain Liam Wright has committed to an eighth season at Ballymore. Wright has penned a contract extension off the back of an outstanding season that saw him play all 15 Super Rugby...
James O'Connor leaves the Reds
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyJames O’Connor will depart Australia, opting to pursue overseas opportunities following five years of outstanding service at Ballymore in his second stint at the Queensland Reds.O’Connor returned...
Reihana commits to the Crusaders
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyRivez Reihana has committed to the Crusaders for another two seasons. The 24-year-old joined the Crusaders for the 2024 Super Rugby Pacific season, debuting in Round 1 against the Chiefs – a team...
Super Rugby champions sign Spencer
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Blues have got another Spencer in the mix. Payton Spencer, the son of former All Black and Blues great Carlos Spencer, has signed with the reigning Super Rugby champions for the 2025 season. The...
Proctor signs with the Force
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Western Force have signed single-cap All Black and former Rebels centre Matt Proctor for the 2025 season. Proctor played five games for the Rebels in 2024 and is currently starting for Wellington...
