O'Connor ready for latest challenge with the Crusaders
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAustralian utility back James O'Connor, 34, has packed plenty into his rugby career, but playing Super Rugby Pacific for the Crusaders is the latest challenge in his quest to achieve unrealised...
All Blacks and Black Ferns confirm home fixtures for 2025
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyA Black Ferns-All Blacks double-header at Sky Stadium in Wellington will be the centre point of an action-packed 2025 domestic Test season featuring nine matches across New Zealand.The Black Ferns Rugby...
Aidan Ross to link with Queensland Reds after 2025 Super Rugby Pacific season
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Queensland Rugby Union is delighted to today announce that the loosehead prop has been signed from July, 2025 to the end of 2027. Ross, 29, has been a powerful fixture in the front-row at the Chiefs...
Maori All Blacks to play Scotland in Whangarei
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Māori All Blacks will play Scotland in Whangārei in 2025 with the historic fixture marking 25 years since the two sides last met.Fans will be treated to an afternoon of rugby and cultural exchange...
Legend Tiatia looking to make his mark in Welsh rugby once again
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFew overseas players have made a bigger impact in Welsh rugby over the past couple of decades than Filo Tiatia. Now the Ospreys legend is looking to make his presence felt once again - in his...
World Rugby Hall of Fame to recognise five legends of the game
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has announced that five players spread across sevens and 15s will be inducted into the World Rugby Hall of Fame at the World Rugby Awards in Monaco on 24 November. The contributions...
New Zealand name Under 85kg team to tour Sri Lanka
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand Rugby (NZR) today confirmed the inaugural Under 85kg national team will tour Sri Lanka in May next year.After receiving an invitation from the South Asian country earlier this year, it has...
2025 Super Rugby Aupiki draw announced
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyHistory will be up for grabs in 2025 with an inaugural Women’s Super Rugby Champions Final to be played between the respective Super Rugby Aupiki and Super W winners. Champions Final headlines 2025...
James O'Connor is one of the new faces in the Crusaders squad
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWith less than 100 days until the start of the Super Rugby Pacific season, the Crusaders are thrilled to unveil its 38-strong squad for the 2025 Super Rugby Pacific competition, featuring eight players...
Riley Hohepa returns to the Hurricanes for Super Rugby 2025
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyReturning Hurricanes legends, NPC standouts and All Black debutants - Hurricanes Head Coach Clark Laidlaw has named his 38-strong squad to take on the 2025 DHL Super Rugby Pacific competition. After...
