New Zealand

Kerr-Barlow sees himself continuing in the Top 14

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Back from injury to face Lyon on Saturday, Tawera Kerr-Barlow spoke about his future on the sidelines of the pre-match press conference. The All Black scrum-half from La Rochelle hopes to continue his...

Powerful Puma Lock Molina Signs for Chiefs

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Exeter Chiefs have recruited the talented Argentinian international lock, Franco Molina, for the 2024/25 season. The 27-year-old Puma powerhouse arrives in Devon having never played club rugby outside...

All Blacks returning for final round-robin stage of NPC

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Sixteen members of the All Blacks Lipovitan-D Rugby Championship squad will represent their Provincial Unions in the final round-robin stage of the Bunnings Warehouse NPC this weekend.George Bower will...

Clayton McMillan announced as All Blacks XV Head Coach

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Clayton McMillan has been announced as Head Coach of the All Blacks XV and will lead the team on a two-match end of year tour with Assistant Coaches Jamie Mackintosh (Forwards), David Hill (Attack) and...

Veteran Wallaby James O’Connor set to join the Crusaders

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

In one of the biggest transfer deals in Super Rugby history, experienced Wallaby James O’Connor appears set to continue his extraordinary career with the Crusaders. After turning down a significantly...

Benetton sign Argentine hooker Agustìn Creevy

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

A sensational signing for Benetton Rugby. The green and white franchise is happy to announce the signing of Agustìn Creevy. The hooker, who will join the team on Monday 21 October, has...

New agreement between FFR and LNR and potential "France Development" match

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

The new agreement between the FFR and the LNR, concerning the release of players for international periods, has just been unveiled. We learn of the return of groups of 42 players, but also the possibility...

Clayton McMillan announced as All Blacks XV Head Coach

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Clayton McMillan has been announced as Head Coach of the All Blacks XV and will lead the team on a two-match Northern Tour with Assistant Coaches Jamie Mackintosh (Forwards), David Hill (Attack) and Cory...

'Frustrated' Schmidt eager to improve after disappointing Rugby Championship

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Australia won just once at the Rugby Championship, and Joe Schmidt was frustrated after back-to-back losses to the All Blacks. Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt is determined to build on a disappointing...

Scott Robertson applauds emerging All Blacks talent

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Securing second place in the Lipovitan D Rugby Championship was a reward for the All Blacks in their 33-13 win over Australia in Wellington, but coach Scott Robertson was also pleased with the number of...