Ethan Blackadder to bring up 50 against the Brumbies
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyEthan Blackadder is making his return to the field this Friday night against the Brumbies in Canberra, just in time for his 50th Crusaders appearance. "I can't wait to get out there...
Lolesio returns as Brumbies shuffle pack for crucial Crusaders clash
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbySafeguard Global ACT Brumbies and Wallabies fly half Noah Lolesio will start Friday night’s vital Round 16 fixture against the Crusaders at GIO Stadium (kick-off 7.35pm). The winner of this...
Boks and BaaBaas to contest Qatar Airways Cup
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyQatar Airways announced on Tuesday that the Qatar Airways Cup will be up for grabs when the Springboks take on the Barbarians in an historic clash on Saturday, 28 June at the DHL Stadium in Cape Town. It...
Highlanders secure Tavatavanawai and Holland
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Highlanders are excited to announce that towering lock Fabian Holland has re-signed with the club for an additional three years, extending his commitment through to the end of the 2028 Super Rugby...
Slipper extends time with Brumbies as he chases Crockett's Super Rugby cap record
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyBrumbies prop James Slipper has signed a new one-year deal with the club that could see him become the most-capped Super Rugby player in the competition’s history in 2026. Slipper, 35, currently...
Fusitu’a, Demant take top honours at Blues awards
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyTwo outstanding leaders of Blues rugby, Joshua Fusitu’a and Ruahei Demant, have taken top honours at the 2025 Blues Awards held on Thursday night.Following a breakout season, Fusitu’a...
Gallagher Chiefs Celebrate Season with 2025 Club Awards
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Gallagher Chiefs celebrated the 2025 season at their annual awards evening in Hamilton on Tuesday. Players, staff, whānau, and sponsors gathered to reflect on a memorable season and celebrate those...
Japan Rugby League One review (semi-finals)
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyMalcolm Marx led Kubota Spears Funabashi Tokyo-Bay into their second Japan Rugby League One final in three years after his side held off Saitama Panasonic Wild Knights 28-24 in a gripping second semi-final...
Sevu Reece breaks try-scoring record as Crusaders hold on in southern derby
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyFriday night’s game against the Highlanders was a chance to raise awareness and talk about something bigger than rugby; the wellbeing of our friends, our fans and our families in Men’s...
Ben Donaldson re-signs with Australian Rugby
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyRugby Australia and the Western Force are excited to announce Ben Donaldson has inked a new contract, re-committing to Australian Rugby until the end of 2027. A Clovelly Eagles junior, Donaldson represented...
