Kieran Brookes Joins Munster And Michael Ala’alatoa Extends Contract
2 days ago by Ultimate RugbyMunster Rugby are pleased to confirm the signing of 16-cap former England international tighthead prop Kieran Brookes from Top14 side Perpignan on a two-year deal. We are also pleased to confirm a one-year...
Crusaders and All Blacks forward Cullen Grace to join Scarlets
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyOne of the most respected forwards in New Zealand rugby, Grace arrives in West Wales with a reputation built on professionalism, consistency and a relentless competitive edge developed within the Crusaders...
Crusaders Captain David Havili to farewell the red and black
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter more than a decade at the heart of the Crusaders, Captain David Havili has confirmed 2026 was his final season in the red and black, with the midfielder set to take up a new opportunity in...
Ellison names first Maori All Blacks squad blending experience and new talent
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Māori All Blacks Head Coach Tamati Ellison (Ngāi Tahu, Ngāti Mutunga, Ngāti Whakaue) has named his first squad in charge of the team, selecting a blend of experienced campaigners, returning Māori...
All Blacks Squad Named for Nations Championship Southern Series
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks Squad Named for Nations Championship Southern Series Ardie Savea has been named All Blacks Captain for...
Oli Jager To Retire On Medical Grounds
3 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyOli Jager has today confirmed that he will retire from professional rugby with immediate effect on medical grounds. Announcing the news, Oli said: “It is with a very heavy heart that I share that...
Super Rugby Awards
3 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 2026 Super Rugby Pacific Awards have been announced with Chiefs centre Quinn Tupaea crowned Player of the Year and NSW Waratahs young gun Sid Harvey claiming the competition's inaugural Rookie of the...
Hurricanes blow away Blues to book spot in Grand Final
4 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyIt was a tight contest in the first half, with the visitors leading for much of the 40 minutes as they sought to cause an upset at Hnry Stadium. But the firepower of the Hurricanes was too much to contain...
Lalakai Foketi joins the Ospreys
4 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyFollowing on from the news that fellow Wallaby Liam Wright would be joining the club earlier this week, the Ospreys announced that Australian international Lalakai Foketi would be joining the team ahead...
Super Rugby’s Warner Dearns and Mamoru Harada to return to Toshiba
4 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyJapan captain Warner Dearns and Moana Pasifika hooker Mamoru Harada will both return to Japan Rugby League One duty next season, their parent club Toshiba Brave Lupus officially announced on Thursday. Hurricanes...
