Top referees selected in new-look development programme
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyA 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...
Ben Funnell eager to add final chapter to career
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer 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...
Harmon to lead the Highlanders in 2024
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyHighlanders Head Coach, Clarke Dermody, has today announced Billy Harmon as the 2024 Highlanders team Captain. Dermody was complimentary of Billy’s composure and skillset, “Billy leads...
Highlanders to Host Hurricanes in pre-season fixture
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyHighlanders’ supporters will recall in-season matches and post season games being played at the home of the Highlanders, Forsyth Barr Stadium, but never a preseason game under the roof. That changes...
Japan Rugby League One 2023-24 Round Six Preview
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyDivision One – Toyota Remembers In a last season lacking in fulfilment for Toyota Verblitz, one afternoon stands alone as its’ darkest moment.It involved Toshiba Brave Lupus Tokyo, making...
Japan Rugby League One 2023-24 Round Five Review
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyDivision One – Malcolm Who? The loss of serial try-scoring Springbok hooker Malcolm Marx to injury appeared fatal to the chances of Kubota Spears Funabashi Tokyo Bay mounting a successful title...
Japan Rugby League One 2023-24 Round Five Preview
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyDivision One – Sungoliath Aiming to Avoid Feeling Blue They did it last season to Saitama Panasonic Wild Knights.They did it again just before Christmas to Kubota Spears Funabashi Tokyo Bay.Can...
Halaholo extends Cardiff stay
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyCardiff Rugby are delighted to confirm Willis Halaholo has signed a contract extension to remain at the club for the remainder of the season. Following last month’s announcement that Helford Capital...
Japan Rugby League One 2023-24 Round Four Official Preview
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyDivision One - Cross Border Build Up Continues The return of Japan Rugby League One after the New Year’s break sees the competition’s four participants in next month’s Cross-Border matches...
Japan Rugby League One 2023-24 Round Three Review
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyDivision One – Four Try Frizell Melts Steelers All Black backrower Shannon Frizell was the toast of Fuchu after scoring four tries in leading Toshiba Brave Lupus Tokyo to a successful Christmas...
