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Bok Women to bank on training intensity and team synergy against USA

25 minutes ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Springbok Women may not have played any Test rugby against the top 20 sides in the world since returning from the Women's Rugby World Cup in September last year, but for Franzel September (assistant...

Scarlets appoint Aaron Dundon as Lead Forwards Coach

5 hours ago by Ultimate Rugby

Scarlets are delighted to announce the appointment of Aaron Dundon as the club's Lead Forwards Coach ahead of the 2026-27 season.   Widely respected as one of Irish rugby's brightest forward coaches,...

South Africa, Argentina and Australia enjoy statement wins on day one in Georgia

9 hours ago by Ultimate Rugby

It was an opening day to savour at the World Rugby Junior World Championship 2026 in Georgia on Saturday as reigning champions South Africa laid down a stunning marker by running in 15 tries against Uruguay. Argentina,...

Anzac Day Bledisloe Cup Test to launch new trans-Tasman tradition

9 hours ago by Ultimate Rugby

New Zealand Rugby (NZR) and Rugby Australia have today announced a significant new trans-Tasman sporting tradition, confirming Anzac Day Bledisloe Cup Test matches in 2027, 2029 and 2031.   Supported...

Crusaders and All Blacks forward Cullen Grace to join Scarlets

3 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

One of the most respected forwards in New Zealand rugby, Grace arrives in West Wales with a reputation built on professionalism, consistency and a relentless competitive edge developed within the Crusaders...

Reds Finalise Experienced Coaching Team for 2027

5 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Queensland Reds have assembled their full coaching team for 2027 with experienced assistants Peter Hewat and Craig McGrath heading to Ballymore.The duo have signed on for 2027-28 to join new Head Coach...

Moana Pasifika licence decision

5 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

  New Zealand Rugby (NZR) has today confirmed that it will not be approving the transfer of Moana Pasifika’s licence to participate in Super Rugby Pacific to any new party.NZR explored...

Super Rugby Pacific statement on Moana Pasifika

5 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

Super Rugby Pacific acknowledges the decision by New Zealand Rugby to not approve the transfer of Moana Pasifika’s participation licence to any new party for the 2027 season.   We recognise...

The France squad for the Nations Championship

6 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

The French national team coaching staff has announced the 33-man squad selected to participate in the first part of the Nations Championship. Les Bleus will travel to the Southern Hemisphere to face New...

Brad Cooper confirmed as Attack Coach for Harlequins

6 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

Harlequins unveil Brad Cooper as its new Attack Coach ahead of the 2026/27 campaign. Cooper has quickly built a reputation as one of New Zealand rugby’s rising attack coaches - he joins from the...