Fiji name overseas stars, debutant ex-Hurricane flyer for Wallabies clash
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyFiji coach Mick Byrne has named a stacked side for Sunday’s match against the Wallabies in Newcastle. This includes a debut for former Hurricanes flyer Salesi Rayasi, one of two uncapped players...
Sotutu, Ross added to AUNZ squad for British & Irish Lions tour match
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks number eight Hoskins Sotutu has added to the all-star AUNZ Invitational XV squad set for next Saturday’s match against the British & Irish Lions. The powerful Blues back-rower is...
Laumape Joins AUNZ XV for Lions Clash
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter months of speculation and anticipation, the AUNZ Invitational XV is beginning to take shape, with former All Blacks midfielder Ngani Laumape unveiled as the fifth New Zealander named in the squad...
Ardie Savea speaks ahead of France fixture
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks loose forward Ardie Savea is expecting France to be a typically competitive unit in Saturday's opening Lipovitan-D series Test in Dunedin. Savea said while France had left some players at...
Kiwi duo Laumape, Fusitu'a added to AUNZ squad
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyKiwi duo Ngani Laumape and Joshua Fusitu'a are the latest names confirmed for the AUNZ Invitational XV squad to face the British & Irish Lions on July 12. It comes after the announcement of All Blacks...
How Du’Plessis Kirifi got his name
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyIt is long overdue but Du’Plessis Kirifi has finally been selected in the All Black squad. Born in New Plymouth and playing openside flank, he plays his Super Rugby at the Hurricanes and represents...
Hurricanes sign Japanese international Warner Dearns
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Hurricanes have announced the signing of Japanese international, Warner Dearns, for the 2026 season. “I’m really excited about the opportunity to join the Hurricanes and take...
Maori All Blacks squad named for 2025
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyKurt Eklund (Ngāti Kahu) has been named as the new Māori All Blacks captain, with a 29-strong squad including 11 uncapped players announced today ahead of two matches against the Japan XV in Tokyo, and...
All Blacks squad named to face France
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks selectors Scott Robertson, Scott Hansen and Jason Ryan have named five new caps in their 33-strong squad for the 2025 Lipovitan-D July Series against France.The squad is as follows: (age, Super...
England U20 Women for opposed training vs Wales
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland U20 Women’s head coach LJ Lewis has named her 34-player training squad for this week’s camp in Bristol. Based at Shaftesbury Park, the home of Bristol Bears Women, the Women’s...
