New Zealand

Morgan Departs For Irish Opportunity

6 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Hurricanes first-five-eighth, Aidan Morgan has agreed to terms with United Rugby Championship side, Ulster.  The 22-year-old, who joined the Hurricanes ahead of the 2022 season, has made 24 appearances...

New Zealand and South Africa agree to quadrennial rugby tour

6 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Traditional tours between the Springboks and All Blacks will return in 2026, with SA Rugby and NZ Rugby reportedly agreeing terms. The two unions have been in discussions about reviving the tours since...

Blues' bid to bring back Barrett denied by Super Rugby

6 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Blues have failed in their bid to rush back Beauden Barrett for the Super Rugby play-offs after the All Blacks playmaker was ruled ineligible for next month's knockout phase. The 123-Test veteran...

Ross Filipo named Maori All Blacks Head Coach and management group confirmed

6 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

New Zealand Rugby (NZR) has announced the Māori All Blacks coaching and management group ahead of their return to the international stage, where they will play two matches against the Japan XV on Saturday...

19-player squad named for England training camp

6 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Steve Borthwick has named a 19-player training squad to begin preparations for the forthcoming Summer Series against Japan and New Zealand. The squad – which does not include players involved...

Toshiba Brave Lupus emerges Japan Rugby League One 2023-24 Champions

6 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Toshiba Brave Lupus Tokyo 24 - Saitama Panasonic Wild Knights 20Sunday May 26 at Prince Chichibu Memorial Stadium, Tokyo Toshiba Brave Lupus are the champions of Japan after they won an epic final of...

Japan Rugby League One Preview: Final Round

6 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Koroibete (Wallabies) v Naikabula (Brave Blossoms). Matusda (Brave Blossoms) v Mo’unga (All Blacks). Cornelsen(Brave Blossoms) v Leitch (Brave Blossoms). Gunter (Brave Blossoms) v Frizell (All Blacks)....

Black Ferns named to face Australia in O'Reilly Cup

6 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The O’Reilly Cup, presented by Ryman Healthcare, will be on the line this weekend when the Trans-Tasman rivalry resumes at North Harbour Stadium in Auckland. The Black Ferns coaching group have named...

Leinster left last seasons loss in the past

6 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Leinster Rugby scrum-half Jamison Gibson-Park believes that the Irish province have put their consecutive EPCR final losses behind them as they prepare to take on record five-time winners Stade Toulousain...

Flook back for the Reds making his 50th appearance

6 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Josh Flook returns at outside centre to play his 50th game for the Queensland Reds in Saturday night’s clash against the Western Force at Suncorp Stadium.Flook’s selection is one of eight changes...