Asafo Aumua Extends with Hurricanes to 2027
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyHooker, Asafo Aumua has recommitted to the Hurricanes and New Zealand Rugby until the end of 2027. The 68 capped Hurricanes player debuted for the side in 2018 vs the Crusaders after his 2017...
Brace for the tightest URC run in
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWith just six rounds left to play, the Race to the Eight in the BKT United Rugby Championship is poised to deliver the most unpredictable battle for the Play-Offs in league history. The BKT...
2025 6Nations - The good and the bad
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 2025 6Nations went down to the wire, as France snatched the title with a one point difference between second placed England, and two ahead of third placed Ireland. Join us as we take a look at the...
Sale Sharks sign Lions skipper Louw
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbySale Sharks have bolstered their backline for the 2025/26 season with the signing of South African centre Marius Louw from URC side the Emirates Lions. The powerful 29-year-old, who regularly captains...
Kolbe and Roos step up to clinch top SA Rugby Awards
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyHot-stepping Springbok speedster Cheslin Kolbe became the first backline player since 2013 to take the prestigious SA Rugby Men’s Player of the Year title at a glittering SA Rugby Awards ceremony...
Fraser McReight Re-Signs With Queensland and Australian Rugby
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Queensland Rugby Union and Rugby Australia are delighted to announce the re-signing of flanker Fraser McReight on a new three-year deal through to the end of 2028.The news is of massive significance...
Ireland Club Team Named For Match Against Portugal ‘A’
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Ireland Club Team, sponsored by Energia, has been named for Friday’s match against Portugal ‘A’ at Agronomia Rugby Club, Lisbon – which will be streamed live on irishrugby+ Head...
Frost commits to the Wallabies and Brumbies
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyRugby Australia and the ACT Brumbies are delighted to announce Nick Frost has re-committed to Australian Rugby. The 25-year-old’s new contract will see him remain in the nation’s capital until...
Matt Faessler Re-Signs With Reds and Australian Rugby
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Queensland Rugby Union and Rugby Australia are pleased to announce the re-signing of hooker Matt Faessler on a two-year deal through to the end of 2027.Faessler’s ongoing commitment...
England 'devastated' for Lawrence as Achilles injury puts Lions place in doubt
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland fly-half Fin Smith has described Ollie Lawrence's Achilles injury, which threatens to rule him out of the British and Irish Lions' tour to Australia, as "heartbreaking". Lawrence was carted...
