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First Black Ferns haka of 2021

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

  For the first time since 2019, the Black Ferns have performed their haka on an international stage ahead of their Test against England in Exeter. They paid a special tribute to the late Sean Wainui.  

WATCH: Introducing the official World Rugby Hall of Fame Class of 2021

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Introducing World Rugby's Hall of Fame 2021 inductees. With some of the best names in the history of the game, from England to Australia and Fiji to Kenya!  

B&I Lions announce formation of a Women’s Lions feasibility steering group

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The British & Irish Lions has announced the formation of a Women’s Lions feasibility steering group.     The 13-person group will be chaired by British & Irish Lion, Ieuan Evans,...

Red Roses autumn internationals squad announcement and BBC Two broadcast confirmation

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

England Women head coach Simon Middleton has named a 40-player training squad ahead of the 2021 autumn internationals.Sarah Bern is in line for her first international run out in a year after missing most...

New Zealand Rugby announces new four-team women's competition

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

New Zealand Rugby has announced a new four-team women's competition for March 2022 called Super Rugby Aupiki.     The Blues, Chiefs and Hurricanes, as well as a combined South Island team...

VIDEO: New Zealand scrumhalves show off their passing skills

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

New Zealand halfbacks Aaron Smith and Kendra Cocksedge showed off their passing skills this week on social media.   Aaron Smith kicked it off with his clip where he knocks the ball out of a teammates...

Scotland Women get double World Rugby Rankings boost

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Scotland’s dramatic 20-18 win over Ireland in the Rugby World Cup 201 Europe Qualifier in Parma on Sunday has sent them up to ninth position in the World Rugby Women’s Rankings,...

New Zealand rugby announce major global partnership with Altrad

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

New Zealand Rugby (NZR) has announced a major partnership with Altrad to become the Official Front of Jersey sponsor to the All Blacks and Black Ferns from 2022.   Altrad, a world leader in the...

Bledisloe Three Off

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

New Zealand Rugby (NZR) has announced the All Blacks’ two home Fortinet Rugby Championship Tests against South Africa and the Black Ferns two O’Reilly Cup Tests against the Wallaroos will not...

Black Ferns End of Year tour confirmed

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Black Ferns will travel north at the end of the year for a four-match Test series against England and France.   With two Tests each against England and France in October/November, the schedule...