Ngani Laumape set to return as Hurricanes open 2026 campaign against Moana Pasifika
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Hurricanes are set to welcome former star Ngani Laumape to Wellington when they host Moana Pasifika in their opening match of the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific season. Five years on from his final outing...
Quickfire questions with Scotland's Emma Orr
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyScotland star picks the singer she'd most like to do a duet with, and reveals the job she'd struggle with the most What's one thing you can't live without? Chocolate. I like a Toblerone. If you could...
Rugby World Cup | All-Star Fantasy Team of the Week
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe opening weekend of Rugby World Cup 2025 produced some thrilling games and moments, but which players stood out with impressive individual performances? During that pulsating opening...
Rugby World Cup Daily - Monday, 25 August
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAll the talking points as the first weekend of Rugby World Cup 2025 action comes to a close 1. Sun shines on South African star Despite a record-breaking summer in England, Aseza Hele joked at...
Warren Gatland to Lead Urayasu D-Rocks in Japan
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWarren Gatland is set to take charge of Japanese club Urayasu D-Rocks, marking the latest chapter in the veteran coach’s long career. The 61-year-old recently concluded his time with Wales after...
Pacific Nations Cup 2025 round one preview
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Pacific Nations Cup 2025 gets underway in Calgary on Friday as Canada take on USA in the first match of the tournament, while Tonga kick-off their challenge against Samoa in Nuku’alofa. Here’s...
Bemand Names Ireland Team For Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 Opener
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyHead Coach Scott Bemand has named his Ireland Match Day Squad for Sunday’s Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 opener against Japan at Franklin’s Gardens (Kick-off 12pm). Ireland...
Will Genia calls time on a remarkable rugby career
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyRugby legend Will Genia has officially announced his retirement from professional play at the age of 37, closing the chapter on a distinguished career that spanned nearly two decades across three continents. A...
World Rugby Men's Rankings preview: 22-23 August, 2025
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has published the ranking permutations for matches in The Rugby Championship 2025, Asahi Super Dry Pacific Nations Cup 2025 and Sudaméricano 2025 this weekend. Permutation highlights: South...
Rees-Zammit excited for Wales return after 'wasting talent' in NFL
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyLouis Rees-Zammit is desperate to force his way back into the Wales setup after returning to rugby union, having realised he was "wasting his talent" in the NFL. Rees-Zammit stepped away from rugby shortly...
