Proctor signs with the Force
1 week 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...
Garden-Bachop joins Moana Pasifika
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyMoana Pasifika announced the signing of exciting fly-half Jackson Garden-Bachop for the 2025 season. Garden-Bachop was born in Dunedin and raised in Wellington. He is of Māori, Samoan, French Polynesian...
Waratahs Welcome Six New Signings to Daceyville
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyNSW Waratahs have bolstered their star-studded squad for next season with six new signings touching down at Daceyville. Prop Siosifa Amone and outside back Henry O’Donnell return home to NSW following...
Glasgow Warriors add Talakai ahead of new campaign
4 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyGlasgow Warriors have bolstered their front-row options ahead of beginning their defence of the BKT United Rugby Championship title, after Australian international prop Sam Talakai agreed to join...
All Black squad for South Africa confirmed
4 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyCalf injuries will prevent lock Patrick Tuipulotu and outside back Stephen Perofeta from travelling with the All Blacks Rugby Championship squad to South Africa.Both players missed the All Blacks two Tests...
TJ Perenara announces move to Japan from 2025
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks halfback TJ Perenara has confirmed he will depart New Zealand rugby at the end of 2024 after signing a three year deal to play in Japan League One.Perenara said he was excited about a new chapter...
Rugby Championship -9 Days out-Breaking down the squads
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Rugby Championship is only nine days away. Every team has named their squad ahead of the tournament. Australia who ended last years tournament with the wooden spoon, will look to better their chances...
Ardie Savea recommits to New Zealand Rugby until 2027
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyArdie Savea has recommitted to New Zealand Rugby (NZR) through to 2027 and will play for Moana Pasifika in DHL Super Rugby Pacific from 2025.The All Blacks Vice-Captain’s contract takes him through...
Dane Coles to join the Wellington Lions coaching group
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Wellington Lions have announced that a new coach will be joining the pack, and it’s a name that many Wellingtonians will recognise. Former All Black, Dane Coles, has offered his time to...
Forward duo Franklin and Prinsep pen new Force deals
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Western Force are today delighted to confirm the re-signings of Maori All-Blacks forward pair Reed Prinsep and Tom Franklin. The duo’s re-signings come after forward duo Sam Carter and Tom Horton...