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Cron locked in until 2026 after penning two-year extension with Force

9 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Western Force are delighted to announce that head coach Simon Cron has signed a two-year contract extension with the Club, keeping him in the west until 2026. The extension underlines the Club’s...

Rebels’ fate to be decided within weeks

9 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The future of the Melbourne Rebels beyond the 2024 season will be known by early March after documents filed to the corporate regulator revealed the embattled Super Rugby franchise had only $17,300 in...

Top referees selected in new-look development programme

9 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

A new-look development referee programme has been introduced in 2024 and features more than 70 of the country's leading referees.The programme sees the traditional High Performance squad disbanded in favour...

Super Rugby Pacific Introduces Law Innovation

9 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Super Rugby Pacific Tweaks Offside Law To Encourage Counterattack      Super Rugby Pacific will be encouraging teams to run the ball back after receiving kicks during the 2024 season...

Bright Future for The Cross Border Rugby

9 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Japan Rugby League One chairman Genichi Tamatsuka believes the future of the recently completed The Cross-Border Rugby between local clubs and their New Zealand counterparts from DHL Super Rugby is bright.“It...

Match Preview: Bristol Bears vs Crusaders

9 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Bristol Bears take on 12-time Super Rugby champions Crusaders at Ashton Gate on Friday night in a historic exhibition match (7.30pm KO, live on Bears TV). Siva Naulago makes his first start of the season...

Team news: Bristol Bears vs Crusaders

9 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Siva Naulago makes his first start of the season when Bristol Bears take on 12-time Super Rugby champions, Crusaders at Ashton Gate on Friday night (7.30pm KO). The powerhouse wing, who made his first...

Ben Funnell eager to add final chapter to career

9 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Former Crusaders hooker Ben Funnell has been handed the chance to add a final chapter to his Super Rugby career after signing with the Western Force. Funnell played 89 Super games for the Crusaders between...

Emily Chancellor Returns to the NSW Waratahs

9 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Emily Chancellor returns from the UK & Japan to join the NSW Waratah’s Women for their 2024 Super Rugby W (SRW) campaign. Chancellor debuted for the club in 2019 and went on to play four...

RG Snyman set to return early from injury

9 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

RG Snyman is in line for his first appearance of the season for Munster next week, after returning to full training with the province. Snyman, who hasn't played since undergoing shoulder/chest surgery...