New Zealand Rugby moves to protect the Chiefs brand
2 hours ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand Rugby (NZR) has today moved to protect the Chiefs brand and is filing proceedings in the High Court of New Zealand against the decision by the Australian Rugby League Commission (ARLC) to launch...
Wallabies given Ikitau boost as star centre cleared for Bledisloe opener
2 hours ago by Ultimate RugbyWallabies centre Len Ikitau has been cleared of injury to start in Saturday’s Bledisloe Cup opener against the All Blacks at Auckland’s Eden Park. Ikitau limped off with an ankle concern in...
All Blacks team named for first Bledisloe Cup Test
2 hours ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks Head Coach Dave Rennie has named his team to play Australia at Eden Park in Auckland on Saturday 10 October in the first Bledisloe Cup Test. Kick off 7.10PM NZT, LIVE on Sky Sport. All...
Joe El-Abd to take up Top 14 role following 2027 Rugby World Cup
22 hours ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland Rugby can confirm that men’s team assistant coach Joe El-Abd will take up a role in the French Top 14 following the conclusion of the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia.“I’m incredibly...
Fakafanua crowned Super Rugby AUS Player of the Tournament
1 day ago by Ultimate RugbyExciting Western Force midfielder Boston Fakafanua has been named the Swyftx Super Rugby AUS Player of the Tournament following an outstanding campaign. The honour continues the 21-year-old’s...
England 'A ' coaches confirmed for Argentina XV fixture
1 day ago by Ultimate RugbyHead coach Mark Mapletoft has selected his coaching staff for England Men's 'A' vs. Argentina XV this November. England 'A' open their campaign in a month's time at The Rec, Bath on Friday...
Pietsch of a performance as Western Force claim Super Rugby AUS title
5 days ago by Ultimate RugbyWestern Force winger Dylan Pietsch has delivered a Wallabies reminder after his hat-trick helped the club to a 53-26 win over the NSW Waratahs for the Super Rugby AUS title. Pietsch was unstoppable at...
Edinburgh Rugby star admits work to do to make World Cup
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyLiam McConnell accepts he has work to do if he is to force his way into the Scotland squad for next year's Rugby World Cup. The former Scotland U20 captain enjoyed a breakthrough year...
Leinster and Ireland reportedly dealt Caelan Doris hammerblow
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster and Ireland have suffered another setback, with captain Caelan Doris expected to remain sidelined until at least the new year after complications have delayed his recovery from surgery. The...
Exeter Chiefs benefit from World Rugby regulation as Wallabies lose star forward for All Blacks Test
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyExeter Chiefs look set to benefit from World Rugby Test regulations in the coming weeks, with Wallabies star Tom Hooper primed to make his PREM return. The 25-year-old forward, who can play...
