Crusaders name squad for season 28
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyInternational and returning legends, returning All Blacks and a new generation of talent– here’s your first look at the Crusaders squad for 2024, ready to pull on the jersey and make an impact...
Hurricanes 2024 Super Rugby Pacific squad named
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Hurricanes have welcomed a group of exciting new talent into their 38-man squad for the 2024 DHL Super Rugby Pacific season which kicks-off on 24 February. Wellington’s James O-Reilly, Canterbury’s...
Hawke's Bay, the Ranfurly Shield holders, will play Taranaki in New Plymouth for the NPC Title
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyTaranaki, the second-placed qualifier, was too strong for third-placed Canterbury, while fourth-placed Hawke's Bay took their chances with a final scoreline that flattered the defending champions. Taranaki's...
Dan McKellar on Leicester Tigers - A Season Preview
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThis has been a summer of change at Mattioli Woods Welford Road. After Steve Borthwick departed to take over England in December, Leicester Tigers put up a stern defence of their Gallagher Premiership...
Pat Lam on Bristol Bears - Season Preview
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyTwo seasons on from finishing first, Bristol Bears finished ninth in the Gallagher Premiership Rugby table last time out. Pat Lam’s side will be hoping to challenge back towards the top end this...
Toyota Cheetahs travelling squad announced for Rounds 3 & 4 in Australia
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Toyota Cheetahs are travelling to Peth in Australia on Monday, 25 September for the Round 3 and 4 matches of the 2023 Toyota Challenge. The Toyota Cheetahs will face Western Force on Friday, 29 September...
The World Cup Centurions: Ireland
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 2023 Rugby World Cup is only a few days away. And while there is plenty of young and hungry talent going into this years edition looking to prove themselves and create their own legacies, we...
Gordon backed to handle Wallabies goal-kicking
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAs a regular winner of Melbourne's highly-coveted blue jacket, Carter Gordon can rise to the challenge of handling the Wallabies' goal-kicking duties at the Rugby World Cup, according to Rebels attack...
Lonergan to captain Australia A against Portugal
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAustralia A coach Jason Gilmore has confirmed a strong line-up to face Portugal in Stade Jules-Ladoumègue in Massy. Brumbies scrumhalf Ryan Lonergan will lead the side, joined by experienced...
Shocks aplenty as Wallabies announce Rugby World Cup 2023 squad
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyEddie Jones has made several huge calls as he announces the 33-player Wallabies squad for Rugby World Cup 2023 in France. Co-captain Michael Hooper and Quade Cooper are among the exclusions, with...
