UPDATED: Tonga make two changes to squad for Rugby World Cup 2023
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyHead coach Toutai Kefu has called up two medical replacements to his Tonga squad for Rugby World Cup 2023 in France, with Siate Tokolahi replacing prop Feao Fotuaika and Patrick Pellegrini replacing fly-half...
Tameifuna leads from the front row - Tonga name team to play Ireland
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyTonga head coach Toutai Kefu has named his match-day 23 to face Ireland at Stade de la Beaujoire in Nantes on Saturday, with captain Ben Tameifuna forming part of a heavyweight front row. 1 Siegfried...
Tonga omit Folau, pick uncapped Coleman for World Cup
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer Australia fullback Israel Folau missed out on Tonga's Rugby World Cup squad while former Wallabies teammate Adam Coleman was picked even though he's yet to play for Tonga. Tonga included five former...
Leicester Tigers add international duo to squad
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyLeicester Tigers are pleased to confirm the signings of international duo Sam Carter and Solomone Kata. The 28-year-old Kata, who is capable of playing in the midfield or on the wing, will join...
Match Report: Bulls in statement win over Exeter
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyBulls recorded their second win in the Heineken Champions Cup as they powered to a 39-28 victory over 14-man Exeter Chiefs in Pretoria on Saturday. The South African outfit avenged their...
Cowan-Dickie hat-trick as Exeter blitz Vodacom Bulls
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyLuke Cowan-Dickie scored a hat-trick of tries as Exeter Chiefs marched to a 44-14 win over Vodacom Bulls in the Heineken Champions Cup at Sandy Park on Saturday. The 2020 champions made...
Scott Sio joins the Chiefs
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyExeter Chiefs have bolstered their front-row options ahead of the new 2022/23 season with the signing of experienced Australian international Scott Sio. The 30-year-old loosehead is Rob...
Exeter Chiefs sign Tongan back Solomone Kata
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyExeter Chiefs have bolstered their attacking options ahead of the new 2022/23 season with the addition of Tongan international Solomone Kata. The 27-year-old is Rob Baxter’s...
Israel Folau and Charles Piutau will return to test rugby in July with Tonga
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTonga head coach Toutai Kefu has named his squad for the Pacific Nations Cup & World Cup Qualifier 2022 this July. Kefu has included former Wallaby outside back Israel Folau and...
Moana Pasifika team named for NSW Waratahs, Mt Smart stadium
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMoana Pasifika return to Mount Smart stadium at 4:30pm on Saturday 7 May to play the NSW Waratahs in round 12 of DHL Super Rugby Pacific. The match is significant for Sekope Kepu as he will play against...
