Hurricanes Poua name side for clash with
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Hurricanes Poua welcome back captain Jackie Patea-Fereti to their starting XV as the team prepares to take on Matatū in their Sky Super Rugby Aupiki (SRA) clash this Friday in Christchurch. Patea-Fereti...
Super Rugby Pacific TOTW: Australian teams
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyRound Five of Super Rugby Pacific delivered some shock results and standout performances from the Australian sides. The Western Force shocked fast starters Queensland Reds in Perth whilst the ACT Brumbies...
Winless Crusaders could 'spiral uncontrollably'
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyCoach Rob Penney said the Crusaders' season could "spiral uncontrollably" after New Zealand's traditional Super Rugby powerhouses slumped to the bottom of the competition standings. The seven-time...
Force bolster lock stocks with signing of former Wallaby
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Western Force have added experience to their lock stocks with the signing of 16-cap Wallaby Sam Carter for the remainder of the season. Carter, who stands at 201cm tall, joins the Force from English...
Super Rugby Pacific Round 5 Disciplinary Update
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyTANIELU TELE'A RED CARD OFFENCE Player: Tanielu Tele'a Team: HighlandersPosition: CentreDate of Incident: 23 March 2024Nature of Offence: Law 9.11: Players must not do anything that is reckless...
Japan Rugby League One Round 11 Review
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyDivision One – Brave Lupus Nearly ‘Rammed’ in a Sunday Thriller A comfortable Sunday afternoon it was not for Toshiba Brave Lupus Tokyo, who needed a try six minutes from time by centre...
Japan Rugby League One: Round 11 preview
8 months ago by Ultimate Rugby– Kansai calling for Kintetsu Fresh off their 10th loss in a row, and from a match they were expected to win against Mie Honda Heat, the last thing Hanazono Kintetsu Liners probably needed was the...
Nawaqanitawase brings up the big 50
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAmidst a raucous crowd in Laukota, there will be a small patch of fans cheering the NSW Waratahs and Mark Nawaqanitawase on his return to Fiji. Nawaqanitawase and the Waratahs will play in Fiji for the...
All Blacks icon poised for shock Test comeback
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks legend Sam Whitelock is considering a shock comeback to the international arena, according to a New Zealand Herald report. The Herald reported that new All Blacks coach Scott Robertson had...
Brumbies depth to get early test in Pasifika clash
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Brumbies remain warm favourites for their Super Rugby Pacific clash with Moana Pasifika, despite an early-season injury crisis that's forced the ACT outfit to shuffle the deck. Already missing their...
