Seilala Mapusua signs with Moana Pasifika
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyMoana Pasifika is excited to announce the appointment of Vaovasamanaia Seilala Mapusua as Backs and Skills coach for the 2025 and 2026 DHL Super Rugby Pacific seasons. The former...
Halfpenny's time at Quins
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyLeigh Halfpenny’s move to Harlequins has been one of the most eye-catching signings of the summer. With more than 100 Wales caps to his name and having toured with the British and Irish Lions...
Harry McLaughlin-Phillips at 10 for the Reds
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Queensland Reds have installed Harry McLaughlin-Phillips at flyhalf for Friday night’s clash against Moana Pasifika in Whangarei in Super Rugby Pacific.McLaughlin-Phillips steps up at No.10 in...
Key talking points as England host Wales in Guinness Six Nations clash
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyFierce rivals England and Wales continue their Guinness Six Nations campaigns with an eagerly-awaited clash at Twickenham. England kicked off with a narrow victory over Italy in Rome, while Wales almost...
Moana Pasifika gear up to take the 2024 season by storm
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyA new wave of Moana Pasifika talent is set to light up DHL Super Rugby Pacific in 2024. Twenty newly contracted players headline the 38-man squad. The team boasts 19 players that featured at...
Toaigaotumua Tom Coventry & Stephen Jones join Moana Pasifika Coaching Staff
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyMoana Pasifika are pleased to announce the appointment of Toaigaotumua Tom Coventry and Stephen Jones to their coaching staff for 2024. The two world-class coaches bring a wealth of international...
Leigh Halfpenny says final Wales appearance will be ‘pretty special’
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 34-year-old is expected to continue his career in Japan. Leigh Halfpenny expects a “pretty special” Wales send-off on Saturday while hoping to continue playing for another two seasons. Halfpenny...
Leigh Halfpenny announces international retirement after 101 caps for Wales
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyLeigh Halfpenny has announced he is to retire from international duty with Wales following the team’s exit from the Rugby World Cup. Wales were knocked out by Argentina at the quarter-final stage,...
How Wales fared in their last five Rugby World Cup quarter-finals
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWales have reached the last-eight stage of the World Cup four times in a row. Wales will contest their seventh Rugby World Cup quarter-final when they take on Argentina in Marseille on Saturday. And...
How Wales fared in their last five Rugby World Cup quarter-finals - Part 2
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWales will contest their seventh Rugby World Cup quarter-final when they take on Argentina in Marseille on Saturday. And their record under head coach Warren Gatland shows four successive appearances...