Ardie Savea to take a sabbatical in 2026
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand Rugby (NZR) can confirm All Blacks loose forward Ardie Savea will activate a sabbatical clause in his contract to play his rugby with the Kobelco Kobe Steelers in Japan next year.Savea will...
Bryn Evans joins All Blacks coaching team
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyHurricanes Coach and former All Blacks lock Bryn Evans is joining Scott Robertson’s All Blacks coaching team. Evans, the former Hawke’s Bay, Blues and Hurricanes lock, featured in two tests...
Blues vs Crusaders semi-final rivalry
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Blues and Crusaders have forged one of the most compelling rivalries in Super Rugby, particularly in the high-stakes arena of semi-final encounters. Their clashes have not only showcased the best of...
Rory Darge to captain Pacific Tour
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyGregor Townsend has named his Scotland squad for the 2025 Skyscanner Pacific Tour, with Rory Darge selected as captain for matches against Māori All Blacks, Fiji and Samoa. Darge has...
New Zealand Rugby chief Mark Robinson steps down from position
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand Rugby chief executive Mark Robinson announced his surprise resignation Monday, saying he will step down at the end of the year. The former All Black has led the organisation for the past six...
Australia name U20 team for World Champs
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyQueensland Reds centre Dre Pakeho headlines the fresh faces in Australia's U20 squad for the upcoming World Rugby Championships. Pakeho is one of several new inclusions from the side that went through...
Brumbies v Hurricanes: Analysing the attack
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyTomorrow's Super Rugby Pacific Qualifying Final between the ACT Brumbies and the Hurricanes at GIO Stadium promises to be a thrilling encounter, showcasing two of the competition's most potent attacking...
200-Cap Rory Scannell To Depart Munster Rugby
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyMunster Rugby can confirm that 200-cap Rory Scannell will depart this summer after 12 years at his home province. A Munster man through and through, the 31-year-old centre is one of only 16 players to...
Breaking it down: Can the Blues go back to back
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Auckland Blues have showcased several strengths throughout the 2025 Super Rugby Pacific season, as they look to defend their title having won the competition last season. They will take on the chiefs...
Healy and Frizell add more international experience to Barbarians squad
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyHealy and Frizell add more international experience to Barbarians squad Ireland centurion Cian Healy and Shannon Frizell from New Zealand have been confirmed as the latest names to join up with...
