Aki, Sheehan, Gibson-Park and van der Flier Sign New IRFU Contracts
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyThe IRFU is today delighted to announce contract extensions for Bundee Aki, Dan Sheehan, Jamison Gibson-Park and Josh van der Flier, securing the futures of four key players...
Bemand Signs Contract Extension As Ireland Head Coach Through To Women’s Rugby World Cup 2029
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyThe IRFU is delighted to announce that Scott Bemand has signed a contract extension to remain as Ireland Head Coach until Women’s Rugby World Cup 2029. In charge since August 2021, Bemand has spearheaded...
Rugby Championship U20 heads back to Gqeberha
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbySANZAAR’s Rugby Championship U20 competition returns to the iconic Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium next month, when the best junior talent from South Africa, New Zealand, Australia and Argentina converges...
Tigers overpower Chiefs to win PREM Rugby Cup
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyLeicester Tigers stormed to this season’s first piece of silverware after they dispatched Exeter Chiefs 66-14 in the PREM Rugby Cup final at Mattioli Woods Welford Road, writes Phil Campbell. In...
Blitzboks and Black Ferns claim stunning final wins and series victories at HSBC SVNS New York
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa men’s team beat Fiji to seal the gold medal in New York and clinch the overall HSBC SVNS Series title, while New Zealand’s all-conquering women clinched another title with a hugely...
No walk-up start as Force to play it safe with Lomax
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyWestern Force coach Simon Cron is set to resist the temptation to unleash Zac Lomax against the Chiefs in a fortnight, saying he doesn't want to put the star code-hopper at risk. It comes as Les Kiss,...
Kintetsu Liners' Manie Libbok Suffers first loss in 203 days
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyKintetsu Liners' fly-half Manie Libbok's 13 game winning streak was ended by Kamaishi Seawaves on Saturday. Springboks star Libbok (28) who won the Rugby World Cup in 2023, was on an unbeaten run...
New Zealand and South Africa top of the HSBC SVNS world in Vancouver
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand and South Africa top of the HSBC SVNS world in Vancouver South Africa added the HSBC SVNS Series Vancouver title to their Perth and Cape Town crowns this season and rocketed to the top of...
Zac Lomax signs with Force and RA on two-year deal
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Western Force and Rugby Australia are pleased to confirm the signing of rugby league international Zac Lomax to a two-year deal, effective immediately. Born in Temora, Lomax played junior representative...
New Zealand Rugby appoints Dave Rennie as All Blacks Head Coach
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand Rugby (NZR) has today announced the appointment of Dave Rennie as All Blacks Head Coach through to the 2027 Rugby World Cup. Rennie, who is...
