Wallabies squad confirmed for South Africa Tests
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Wallabies coaching staff have confirmed a 36-player squad for the upcoming Rugby Championship Tests against South Africa in Brisbane and Perth. Wallabies squad (Wallaby number, first Australian...
Caleb Clarke extends contract with New Zealand Rugby until 2025
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWing Caleb Clarke has extended his commitment to New Zealand Rugby (NZR), the Blues and Auckland through to the end of 2025.Clarke said he was both proud and determined to add to his 21 Test caps for the...
Observing the coaches ahead of the Rugby Championship
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 2024 edition of the Rugby Championship is set to begin next week, after all four participating nations (New Zealand who are current holders, South Africa, Australia and Argentina) each faced a foe...
Bulls remain unbeaten in Currie Cup - Round 4 review
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Vodacom Bulls are the only unbeaten team left after four rounds in the Carling Currie Cup Premier Division, with the Hollywoodbets Sharks XV breaking their season duck in Johannesburg, while the Toyota...
Barrett seeking improvements despite resounding win
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand captain Scott Barrett insists improvements will be made despite the All Blacks easing to a 47-5 win over Fiji in San Diego. Scott Robertson's men scored seven tries at the Snapdragon...
Ardie Savea recommits to New Zealand Rugby until 2027
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyArdie Savea has recommitted to New Zealand Rugby (NZR) through to 2027 and will play for Moana Pasifika in DHL Super Rugby Pacific from 2025.The All Blacks Vice-Captain’s contract takes him through...
Dane Coles to join the Wellington Lions coaching group
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Wellington Lions have announced that a new coach will be joining the pack, and it’s a name that many Wellingtonians will recognise. Former All Black, Dane Coles, has offered his time to...
World Rugby U20 Championship disciplinary update: Stanley Solomon (New Zealand)
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand winger, Stanley Solomon, has received a two-match sanction for a dangerous tackle in their match against France on 14 July, 2024 in the semi-final of the World Rugby U20 Championship taking...
Campbell, O'Connor Named For Key Roles Against Wales
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyJock Campbell has been named captain and James O'Connor installed at flyhalf in the Queensland Reds side to play Wales on Friday night at Suncorp Stadium.The fervour for the Reds’ first home clash...
Former All Blacks hooker Norm Hewitt dies at 55
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer New Zealand hooker Norm Hewitt, whose fiery haka standoff with England's Richard Cockerill became a part of rugby folklore, died on Tuesday after a battle with motor neurone disease, his family...
