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...
England will attack New Zealand in search of memorable away win, says George
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland intend to play on the front foot as they go in search of their first win in New Zealand since 2003 on Saturday, says captain Jamie George. Steve Borthwick's team will face New Zealand at Forsyth...
Vunipola joins the Vannes in the French Top 14
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyRugby Club Vannes officially annouced the signing of Mako Vunipola after he committed to the French side for two seasons, until 2026. Vunipola (1.80m, 33 years old) is the fourth most...
Black Ferns O’Reilly Cup squad announced
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyBlack Ferns coaches have gone for consistency and experience, in their 30-strong squad named ahead of their upcoming O’Reilly Cup Test in Australia. The Black Ferns team is (Age/Super Club/Province/Test...
All Blacks squad named for Steinlager Ultra Low Carb Series
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyScott Barrett has been named as the new All Blacks captain, with a 32-strong squad including five uncapped players announced today ahead of the 2024 Steinlager Ultra Low Carb Series.The squad selected...
A look at the Blues ahead of the Final
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Blues emerged out of the 2024 Super Rugby Pacific season as one of the most dominant sides. Although they missed out on top spot due to points difference, results that panned out in their favour will...
Connor Garden-Bachop passes away
1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby“On behalf of the entire rugby community, the Highlanders, Wellington Rugby, New Zealand Rugby, the New Zealand Māori Rugby Board and the NewZealand Rugby Players Association would like to extend...
Blues advance into final after taking down Brumbies
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe ACT Brumbies have been unable to end Australia's 10-year Super Rugby Pacific title drought, out-muscled by the Blues 34-20 in their Auckland semi-final. After losing veteran Test prop James Slipper...
2024 Super Rugby Pacific Semi-Finals Confirmed
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 2024 Super Rugby Pacific Semi-Final fixtures have been confirmed, with the Hurricanes and Blues earning precious home ground advantage next weekend. With a spot in the Super...
