England name team to face the All Blacks
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland men’s head coach Steve Borthwick has named his team to play New Zealand at the Forsyth Barr Stadium in Dunedin on Saturday 6th July for the first of two Test matches in the Steinlager Ultra...
Next Gen to lead rugby’s laws evolution
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe next generation of global rugby superstars will be at the forefront of laws innovation when the World Rugby U20 Championship and U20 Trophy kick-off in Cape Town on 29 June and Edinburgh on 2 July. World...
Glasgow Warriors flanker Tom Gordon joins Newcastle Falcons
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyNewcastle Falcons have announced the signing of flanker Tom Gordon from newly-crowned URC champions, Glasgow Warriors. The 27-year-old arrives on a two-year deal having made 76 appearances during...
Hurricanes Sign Quartet for 2025
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Hurricanes announced the signings of halfback, Jordi Viljoen and lock Tom Allen on two-year deals, as well as the re-signings of midfielder/winger Bailyn Sullivan and prop Pouri Rakete-Stones (both...
Six to debut for the Maori All Blacks v Japan XV
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbySix players are in-line to make their debut for the Māori All Blacks in game one against Japan XV this Saturday, 10.00pm NZST (7.00pm JST) kick-off at Chichibunomiya Rugby Stadium, Tokyo.Laghlan...
Super Rugby 2024 was for the fans
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyFollowing 18 competitive weeks of rugby with 91 matches played across the 12 Super Rugby teams, the DHL Super Rugby Pacific 2024 season wraps up with more fans engaged and a historic grand final win for...
Erasmus names squad for upcoming test series
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Rassie Erasmus named a strong squad of 39 players and an additional 14 players on a standby list for the Castle Lager Incoming Series which kicks off with a challenging two Tests against...
New Zealand Rugby announces 2023 Annual Results
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyIncome of $268m continues to track strongly in 2023 NZR Reserves almost double to $175m NZR+ streaming platform launched in time for the RWC23 in France $42m invested...
Maori All Blacks squad announced for Japan 2024
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyMāori All Blacks selectors of Ross Filipo (Muaūopko), Roger Randle (Ngāti Awa), Greg Feek (Ngāti Kahugunu) and Jamie Joseph (Ngāti Maniapoto, Ngāti Rārua, Rangitāne) have announced a 28-strong...
Rugby sevens pools unveiled for Olympic Games Paris 2024
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWith the line-up now complete in the men’s and women’s competitions, the pools for rugby sevens at the Olympic Games Paris 2024 have been confirmed for what promises to be a coming-of-age tournament...