Wellington Lions confirm wider coaching group
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWellington Rugby Football Union [WRFU] has today confirmed the three assistant coaches who will assist the recently appointed head coach, Tamati Ellison, for the 2023 Bunnings Warehouse NPC competition....
Franco Smith Named Coach of the Season
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFranco Smith has been named the Coach of the Season for 2022/23. The 50-year-old Glasgow Warriors boss has had a stunning debut campaign in charge, leading the team to the Scottish...
Updates to Barbarian F.C. and World XV squads confirmed
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySam Johnson and Taichi Takahashi have been added to the Barbarian F.C. squad for this weekend’s Killik Cup clash at Twickenham Stadium, and Jordi Murphy also joins the World XV. Glasgow...
Brad Shields signs with Wellington Rugby for 2023
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWellington Rugby Football Union have today announced the signing of former England international, Brad Shields. Shields will return to New Zealand to link up with Wellington in the 2023 Bunnings...
Alun Wyn Jones announces retirement from international rugby
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWales and Lions great Alun Wyn Jones has announced his shock retirement from international rugby just months out from the World Cup. The 37-year-old lock made 170 international appearances,...
Currie Cup Round 11 Preview
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFour titanic battles that will shape the final Currie Cup Premier Division standings will be staged this weekend, while the scramble for play-off spots in the First Division and Mzansi Challenge continues...
Barbarians announce their squad to play World XV
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Barbarians face the World XV at Twickenham at the end of the month. Here is their squad ahead of the clash. Forwards: Nic Dolly (Leicester Tigers / England) Taulupe Faletau (Cardiff...
Match Preview: Challenge Cup final to see new winner crowned
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFriday night’s EPCR Challenge Cup final will see one club lift the trophy for the first time as Glasgow Warriors clash with RC Toulon at the Aviva Stadium. 17 clubs have won the EPCR...
Queensland Rugby Union inducts three new legends into the Hall of Fame
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Queensland Rugby Union (QRU) will next month induct three legends of the game into the QRU Hall of Fame. Rugby World Cup winner Toutai Kefu, former Wallaby captain and manager of the 1984 Grand...
Johan Goosen picks up the Gilbert Golden Boot Award
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyJohan Goosen has been named the winner at the 2022/23 URC Awards picking up the Gilbert Golden Boot. This prize recognises the season’s most accurate place-kicker,...