Blues' bid to bring back Barrett denied by Super Rugby
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Blues have failed in their bid to rush back Beauden Barrett for the Super Rugby play-offs after the All Blacks playmaker was ruled ineligible for next month's knockout phase. The 123-Test veteran...
Ross Filipo named Maori All Blacks Head Coach and management group confirmed
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand Rugby (NZR) has announced the Māori All Blacks coaching and management group ahead of their return to the international stage, where they will play two matches against the Japan XV on Saturday...
Super Rugby Pacific Finals permutations: Brumbies hunt for top as four sides fight for final spot
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWith the penultimate round of Super Rugby Pacific in the books, there is still plenty of unknown around the make-up of the finals heading into next week. What we do know is the Queensland Reds will travel...
Toshiba Brave Lupus emerges Japan Rugby League One 2023-24 Champions
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyToshiba Brave Lupus Tokyo 24 - Saitama Panasonic Wild Knights 20Sunday May 26 at Prince Chichibu Memorial Stadium, Tokyo Toshiba Brave Lupus are the champions of Japan after they won an epic final of...
Black Ferns named to face Australia in O'Reilly Cup
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe O’Reilly Cup, presented by Ryman Healthcare, will be on the line this weekend when the Trans-Tasman rivalry resumes at North Harbour Stadium in Auckland. The Black Ferns coaching group have named...
Super Rugby Pacific round 14 teams
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySuper Rugby Pacific is heading into the final two weeks of the regular season as teams start to build for the finals. The Hurricanes and Chiefs open the round in Hamilton in what is expected to be a thriller,...
Hurricanes trio re-commit Through to 2026
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyA trio of Hurricanes backs have recommitted to the Hurricanes for at least the next two seasons. First-five Brett Cameron and midfielders Peter Umaga-Jensen and Riley Higgins signed on the dotted line...
Jordie Barrett returns for the Hurricanes
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFourteen weeks into 2024 campaign, the Hurricanes head to Hamilton to take on the Chiefs for the second time this season as the competition heats up for the teams in finals contention. Following...
Hurricanes ready to welcome the Blues
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter returning to winning ways against the NSW Waratahs, the Hurricanes turn their attention to a trip to Eden Park to take on the Blues, as week 12 of DHL Super Rugby Pacific hots up. Returning...
Official Review: Japan Rugby League One 2023-24
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyDivision One – And then there were four Times, dates, teams, and draw are confirmed for the semi-finals of Japan Rugby League One after the weekend’s final round of the regular season. The...
