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...
Independent disciplinary update: Randall Baker and George Timmins
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyRandall Baker (New Zealand) has been suspended for 3 matches, reduced to 2 on successful completion of the Coaching Intervention Programme, and George Timmins (England) has been suspended for 5 matches...
All Blacks Squad Update
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks prop Tamaiti Williams has been ruled out of the Lipovitan-D July Series as he will require surgery for a torn meniscus.Williams pulled up with a painful knee following the Super Rugby Final,...
New Zealand team named for World Rugby Under 20 Championship game against Italy
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe New Zealand Men’s Under 20 team has been named for their opening match of the World Rugby Under 20 Championship, where they will face host nation Italy in Calvisano. This clash marks...
Leicester Tigers make Six new signings for 25/26 season
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyLeicester Tigers can confirm six additions to the 25/26 Senior Squad and two exciting youngsters who have graduated from the Under-18s into the Senior Academy ahead of new Head Coach Geoff Parling’s...
Gabriel Hamer-Webb signs with Leicester
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyExciting outside back Gabriel Hamer-Webb will join Leicester Tigers ahead of the 25/26 season. The 24-year-old arrives at the club from Cardiff Rugby, where he has spent two seasons after previously representing...
O’Mahony to lead the Barbarians against the Springboks
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland rugby legend Peter O’Mahony will captain the Barbarians in his final rugby outing when the famous invitational side take on the Springboks on Saturday. O’Mahony will lead...
Sititi ruled out of France series
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks says loose forward Wallace Sititi is to undergo surgery on an ankle injury and will miss the three-test series against France in July. Twenty-two-year-old Sititi, who plays number eight...
No issues with 'Southern hemisphere' Lions, insists Russell
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAustralia coach Joe Schmidt described the Lions' Bundee Aki and Sione Tuipulotu as a "southern-hemisphere center partnership" last week. Finn Russell sees no issue with foreign-born players representing...
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...
