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Super Rugby Pacific 2024 Round One Teams

3 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Super Rugby Pacific is set to get underway this weekend as the 12 teams battle for the title. The defending champions Crusaders will kick off the action against the Chiefs on Friday February 23, followed...

Four rookies called up for Fijian Drua matchday-23

3 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Swire Shipping Fijian Drua has today announced its matchday squad for the highly anticipated Shop N Save Super Rugby Pacific season opener against the Blues this Saturday in Whangarei. Head Coach...

Rebels name a strong side for Drua match

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Melbourne Rebels will continue their build towards the 2024 Super Rugby Pacific season as they name a host of Wallabies for Friday's trial against the Fijian Drua in Melbourne. Coach Kevin Foote has...

Patrice Lagisquet: The man who unlocked Portugal's potential

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The former Os Lobos head coach looks back on his four years in charge, which included a stellar performance at Men's Rugby World Cup 2023. It all started with a simple approach to the president of the...

Raiwalui joins World Rugby as High Performance Pathways and Player Development Manager

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

World Rugby has appointed Simon Raiwalui in a key role to support its core mission of increasing the competitiveness of international rugby as the sport prepares for a new era of opportunity and growth. With...

The Melbourne Rebels Unveil 2024 Super Rugby Pacific Squad

4 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Melbourne Rebels are excited to reveal its highly anticipated squad for the 2024 Harvey Norman Super Rugby Pacific season.  The Rebels will charge into the new season boasting arguably the Club’s...

Fijian Drua Welcomes Alistair Rogers As Defence Coach

4 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Fijian Drua has announced the appointment of Alistair Rogers as the new Defence Coach ahead of the 2024 Super Rugby Pacific season. Rogers replaces Brad Harris who finished his tenure with the Club...

Pat Lam on Bristol Bears - Season Preview

5 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Two seasons on from finishing first, Bristol Bears finished ninth in the Gallagher Premiership Rugby table last time out. Pat Lam’s side will be hoping to challenge back towards the top end this...

UPDATED: Ratuniyarawa replaces Mayanavanua in Fiji squad

5 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Head coach Simon Raiwalui has called up Apisalome Ratuniyarawa to the Flying Fijians squad for Rugby World Cup 2023 as an injury replacement for second-row Temo Mayanavanua. Fiji head coach Simon Raiwalui...

UPDATED: Tuqiri replaces Koroiduadua in Fiji squad

5 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Fiji head coach Simon Raiwalui has replaced prop Jone Koroiduadua in the Rugby World Cup 2023 squad with Emosi Tuqiri following injury.   (Changes to original announcement appear in bold)    Forwards   Prop Eroni...