Blues' bid to bring back Barrett denied by Super Rugby
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Blues have failed in their bid to rush back Beauden Barrett for the Super Rugby play-offs after the All Blacks playmaker was ruled ineligible for next month's knockout phase. The 123-Test veteran...
Ross Filipo named Maori All Blacks Head Coach and management group confirmed
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand Rugby (NZR) has announced the Māori All Blacks coaching and management group ahead of their return to the international stage, where they will play two matches against the Japan XV on Saturday...
19-player squad named for England training camp
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbySteve Borthwick has named a 19-player training squad to begin preparations for the forthcoming Summer Series against Japan and New Zealand. The squad – which does not include players involved...
Super Rugby Pacific Finals permutations: Brumbies hunt for top as four sides fight for final spot
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWith the penultimate round of Super Rugby Pacific in the books, there is still plenty of unknown around the make-up of the finals heading into next week. What we do know is the Queensland Reds will travel...
Juan Figallo to leave Saracens
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbySARACENS CAN TODAY CONFIRM THAT JUAN FIGALLO WILL BE LEAVING THE CLUB AT THE END OF THE SEASON. The club stalwart, who has had enormous success as a player and coach will now depart for a new challenge...
6 Match ban for Springbok eighthman
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe case of Jasper Wiese, Leicester Tigers, was heard by an independent disciplinary panel chaired by Jeremy Summers sitting with Martyn Wood and Olly Kohn.He was shown a red card for lifting another...
Premiership Rugby Awards round-up
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 2023/24 Gallagher Premiership Rugby season has been one to remember and its standout individuals were honoured last night at the Premiership Rugby Awards, presented by Gallagher. Here's a round-up...
Premiership Rugby Awards: Henry Slade Named Player Of The Season
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyExeter Chiefs' talismanic centre Henry Slade has been named Gallagher Player of the Season at the Premiership Rugby Awards. Slade, 31, saw several long-standing teammates depart Devon last summer but...
Reuben O'Neill suspended for 3 weeks
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe SANZAAR Judicial Committee (Committee) has found Reuben O'Neill of the Chiefs guilty of contravening Law 9.12 - A player must not physically abuse anyone. Physical abuse includes, but is not limited...
Super Rugby Pacific round 14 teams
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbySuper Rugby Pacific is heading into the final two weeks of the regular season as teams start to build for the finals. The Hurricanes and Chiefs open the round in Hamilton in what is expected to be a thriller,...