Tom Christie joins Newcastle Red Bulls
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyNewcastle Red Bulls have signed three-time Super Rugby winner Tom Christie, with the Kiwi flanker arriving in the autumn on a two-year deal. The 27-year-old has been a regular starter for the Crusaders...
All Blacks name squad for Rugby Championship
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks selectors Scott Robertson, Scott Hansen and Jason Ryan have named their squad for the 2025 Lipovitan-D Rugby Championship. The squad is as follows: (age, Super Rugby club, province,...
Blockbuster start to new Japan Rugby League One Season
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyDefending champions Toshiba Brave Lupus Tokyo host Saitama Panasonic Wild Knights on opening weekend in ablockbuster start to the fifth edition of Japan Rugby League One, which kicks off on December 13.Hunting...
Head Coach Rob Penney remains at the Crusaders for the 2026 season
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyRob Penney will return for next year’s Super Rugby Pacific title defence after his maiden title with the franchise in 2025. “I’m really excited and humbled to be given the opportunity...
Brumbies sign Wallabies fly half Edmed on two-year deal
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Sydney-born playmaker was delighted to sign on with the Brumbies and is looking forward to getting going in the nation’s capital. “I’m super excited to be joining such a...
First Nations & Pasifika XV squad confirmed for Lions tour match
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe First Nations & Pasifika XV squad has been named ahead of next Tuesday’s clash with the British & Irish Lions at Marvel Stadium. Coach Toutai Kefu has named a team mixed with experience...
Slipper, O’Connor set to join George Smith in playing in consecutive Lions Series
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWallabies record holder for the most Test appearances (144) James Slipper is set to join Wallabies great George Smith in playing for Australia in two successive British & Irish Lions Series, after...
17 internationals named as AUNZ Invitational
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAUNZ Invitational XV coach Les Kiss has named a stacked side to face the British & Irish Lions on Saturday in Adelaide. Every player in the starting side has international experience, with two further...
Canada’s Men’s Rugby Team’s squad named for summer tests in Edmonton
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyMonday July 7, 2025 (Edmonton, AB) - Thirty-three players have been named to Canada’s Men’s Rugby Team’s squad by Head Coach Stephen Meehan for July’s test matches in Edmonton....
Scotland earn first ever victory over Maori All Blacks
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyScotland prevailed for the first time against the Māori All Blacks, in a thrilling 29-26 victory in Whangārei, this morning. In the first meeting of the two sides in a quarter century,...
