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Playmaker Jack Debreczeni signs with NSW Waratahs

5 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The NSW Waratahs have confirmed the signing of experienced playmaker Jack Debreczeni, bringing the 32-year-old back to his Sydney roots. A product of Trinity Grammar School and West Harbour Rugby Club,...

Independent disciplinary update: Laura Bayfield (New Zealand)

5 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

New Zealand’s Laura Bayfield was issued with a red card as a result of two yellow cards in New Zealand’s Pool C match against Japan in Sandy Park, Exeter on 31 August, 2025. The independent...

NSW Waratahs Select Exciting Blend of Elite, Academy and Club Players for Super Rugby AUS

5 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The NSW Waratahs have named a powerful 32-strong Super Rugby AUS squad that boasts an exciting blend of elite, academy, and club players. From the squad for the four-week competition, seventeen are on...

RWC2025 | Allan Bunting, co-captain Ruahei Demant and Braxton Sorensen-McGee react to the Black Ferns' 62-19 win

6 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

New Zealand head coach Allan Bunting, co-captain Ruahei Demant and Mastercard Player of the Match Braxton Sorensen-McGee react to the Black Ferns' 62-19 win over Japan in Pool C at Sandy Park that clinched...

RWC2025 | Stuttering New Zealand see off valiant Japan

6 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

  Ten tries - including a record-setter for the incomparable Portia Woodman-Wickliffe - and more than 60 points suggest this was a straight-forward affair for New Zealand, but at times Japan had...

RWC2025 | Spain head coach Juan González and matchday captain Lourdes Alameda speak after their 43-27 defeat

6 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Spain head coach Juan González and matchday captain Lourdes Alameda speak after their 43-27 defeat by Ireland in Pool C at Franklin's Gardens on Sunday. Juan González, head coach On...

RWC2025 pool permutations ahead of matches on Sunday, 31 August

6 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

With one round of the Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 pool phase still to play, only three teams – England, Canada and Scotland – have already secured qualification for the quarter-finals. Five...

Three teams through to Women's RWC 2025 quarter-finals

6 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Hosts England, Canada and Scotland are confirmed as qualified for the quarter-finals of Women's Rugby World Cup 2025.  At the end of a dramatic day of action, three teams - hosts England, Canada...

RWC2025 | New Zealand's Maia Roos talks about her route into rugby

6 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

New Zealand's Maia Roos talks about her route into rugby and reflects on her team's opening win over Spain ahead of the Black Ferns' Pool C match against Japan at Sandy Park on Sunday. Maia Roos On...

RWC2025 | Japan squad update: Nishi replaces Matsuda

6 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Japan have confirmed that Arisa Nishi has replaced full-back Rinka Matsuda for the remainder of the Women's Rugby World Cup. Matsuda did not feature in Japan's opening match against Ireland.