Update to All Blacks travelling squad for Japan and Northern Tour
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyThe All Blacks have made three injury-enforced changes to the squad for the 2024 Lipovitan-D Challenge Cup match against Japan and the Northern Tour. Ethan Blackadder (calf), Luke Jacobson...
New Zealand Heartland XV squad announced
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyThe New Zealand Heartland XV has been named today, featuring fresh faces and a former All Black in the mix.Former All Black and Māori All Black Hika Elliot will add another black jersey to his collection...
Wigglesworth promoted to Senior Assistant Coach for England
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland Rugby can confirm that Richard Wigglesworth has been promoted to senior assistant coach. The 41-year-old, who initially joined the coaching set-up as an assistant to head coach Steve Borthwick,...
World Rugby Match Officials appointed for November international window
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyThirty referees will take charge of 41 men’s international matches Thirteen nations are represented among the 64 officials Jordan Way (Australia) will take charge of the opening match, between...
Premiership Rugby derby weekend preview
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyThe first derby weekend of the 2024/25 Premiership Rugby season is upon us. Bragging rights are on the line across five thrilling matches, starting with the battle of the north as Sale Sharks host...
World Rugby Women's Rankings preview
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has published the ranking permutations for the final round of WXV 2024 matches in Canada, South Africa and the United Arab Emirates this weekend. Permutation highlights: France will...
Tamati Ellison accepts full time All Blacks role
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Crusaders confirmed Tamati Ellison has been offered and accepted a full-time role with the All Blacks ahead of their Northern Tour. This means the 2024 Super Rugby Pacific campaign was his last with...
Radwan returns for Newcastle Falcons Sale trip
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyAdam Radwan returns for Newcastle Falcons on Friday night when they make the Gallagher Premiership Derby Weekend trip to Sale Sharks. The winger comes in as one of four changes to the Falcons’ line-up,...
Waratahs and Wallabies great Tim Gavin inducted into Hall of Champions
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyGavin joins Suzy Batkovic (Basketball), Alex Blackwell (Cricket), Murray Braund (Surf Lifesaving) and Pattie Dench (Sport Pistol), with AFL great Paul Kelly elevated to legend status. The backrower cemented...
Tommy Freeman commits future to Northampton Saints
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland international Tommy Freeman has signed a new contract at cinch Stadium at Franklin’s Gardens which sees the 23-year-old remain at Northampton Saints for the foreseeable future. Freeman...
