Force bolster forward pack with addition of 'explosive' Ekuasi
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyEkuasi joins the Force after spending the past two seasons with the Melbourne Rebels, after making his Super Rugby debut in 2022 with the Blues. The 22-year-old back-rower made 27 appearances for four...
Lord locked in with Gallagher Chiefs
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyExciting All Black lock Josh Lord has extended his contract with the Gallagher Chiefs and New Zealand Rugby until the end of 2026.Standing at 2.03m, Lord is a dominant addition to any team’s second...
Wellington Lions Name Team for Opening Clash
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWellington Lions Head Coach Alando Soakai has named his side for Friday’s opening round of the 2024 Bunnings Warehouse NPC season, against Auckland at Eden Park. Xavier Numia returns to the...
Papali'i recommits to New Zealand Rugby until 2027
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks loose forward Dalton Papali’i has recommitted to New Zealand Rugby (NZR) through to the end of 2027.The 26-year-old has also extended his time with the Blues in DHL Super Rugby Pacific...
Lukhan Salakaia-Loto Signs With Reds
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe influential 122kg forward will return to the Queensland Reds as a far more experienced performer because of stints with England’s Northampton Saints (2022-23) and the Melbourne Rebels (2024).Still...
Match Preview: New England Free Jacks vs Seattle Seawolves
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyMLR Championship: New England Free Jacks vs Seattle Seawolves When: Sunday, August 4, 2024, 4pm EST Where: Snapdragon Stadium, San Diego, CA Watch: FOX (In the US), The Rugby Network...
Cory Brown joins the Highlanders coaching team
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Highlanders have today announced an addition to the 2025 coaching team. Cory Brown has accepted a two year contract as the Attack Coach and will begin the role almost immediately. Brown is the brother...
TJ Perenara announces move to Japan from 2025
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks halfback TJ Perenara has confirmed he will depart New Zealand rugby at the end of 2024 after signing a three year deal to play in Japan League One.Perenara said he was excited about a new chapter...
Rugby Championship -9 Days out-Breaking down the squads
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Rugby Championship is only nine days away. Every team has named their squad ahead of the tournament. Australia who ended last years tournament with the wooden spoon, will look to better their chances...
Leigh Halfpenny Signs For Harlequins
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyHarlequins confirmed the signing of Leigh Halfpenny for the 2024/25 season. The former Wales and British & Irish Lions fullback, who most recently played for the Crusaders in Super Rugby Pacific,...
