Dom Gardiner Extends stay with the Crusaders
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyDominic Gardiner has committed to the Crusaders through to 2027, shoring up the forwards pack for at least another three seasons. Crusader #261 debuted in 2022 in a win against Moana Pasifika....
14 All Blacks available to play in NPC quarter-finals
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyAs the Bunnings Warehouse NPC finals series kicks off, fourteen players from the All Blacks squad announced this week will be available to represent their teams in the quarter-finals.Top qualifier, Wellington,...
Draw and match schedules released for Women’s RWC England 2025
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyWomen’s Rugby World Cup 2025 draw to be broadcast live on BBC’s The One Show and RugbyPass TV on Thursday, 17 October Huge ticket demand experienced already with over 60,000 tickets...
Cam Regard returns to the All Blacks ahead of November tests
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks Head Coach Scott Robertson and his co-selectors have named their All Blacks squad for the 2024 Lipovitan-D Challenge Cup and the Northern Tour. The Northern Tour squad...
Black Ferns named for England challenge
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Black Ferns coaching group have named their match-day 23 to play England in their second Test of the WXV1 Tournament at Langley Events Centre in Langley.Live on Sky Sport NZ: Monday 7 October,...
Borthwick names 36-player squad for three-day training camp
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland Rugby head coach Steve Borthwick has named a 36-player squad for a three-day training camp ahead of the forthcoming 2024 Autumn Nations Series. The squad will assemble on...
SARU Council to decide on private equity investment
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyThe membership of the South African Rugby Union (SARU) will be given the opportunity to determine the sport’s commercial future later this month. A Special General Council (SGC) meeting...
Everything you need to know about the second round of WXV 2024
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyWXV returned in style last weekend and now the teams are ready for a potentially decisive second round. England’s meeting with New Zealand takes top billing as WXV 1 moves to Langley Event Centre,...
NZR Chair Dame Patsy Reddy confirms decision not to reapply for the NZR Board
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand Rugby (NZR) Chair Dame Patsy Reddy has today confirmed that she will not be standing for re-appointment to the NZR Board. NZR and rugby stakeholders are currently implementing a new governance...
The Data Behind South Africa’s Rugby Championship Success
1 month ago by Jonny McCormickAfter back-to-back World Cup titles and a Lions series victory, South Africa added to their recent trophy collection by claiming the 2024 Rugby Championship title. This current crop of Springboks are...