James Slipper re-signs with Australian Rugby
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRugby Australia and the ACT Brumbies have announced that 127-cap Wallaby prop James Slipper has re-signed until the 2025 British and Irish Lions Tour. The new deal sets up the possibility of...
Preview: Blues vs Waratahs
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Blues held off the Highlanders 16-9 last weekend to ensure they qualify in third position, writes Central. It was nothing flashy and, thus, ideal preparation for the knockouts as they...
Star lock Lukhan Salakaia-Loto unveiled as Rebels latest signing
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Melbourne Rebels have confirmed the blockbuster signing of Lukhan Salakaia-Loto, who has committed to the Rebels until at least the end of 2025. Salakaia-Loto is the Club’s...
One team approach by World Rugby
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOne-team approach across match official and disciplinary environments Thirteen nations represented across experienced team Six female team members, including four judicial chairs, to preside over the...
RWC2015 Throwback: Hart urges Hansen to take All Blacks to another level
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer New Zealand coach John Hart believes Steve Hansen will need to take the All Blacks to another level if they are to become the first team to win the Rugby World Cup for a third time. The defending...
Black Ferns Pacific Four Series and O’Reilly Cup announced for 2023
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA new era for the Rugby World Cup winning Black Ferns is underway with the first squad named today ahead of their opening Test for the Pacific Four Series and O’Reilly Cup against Australia in Brisbane...
Phil Waugh confirmed as new Rugby Australia CEO
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRugby Australia has today announced Phil Waugh as its newest Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Waugh becomes the first Wallaby to occupy the role, having earned 79 caps for the national side as Wallaby...
New Zealand Under 20 squad named for the World Rugby U20 Championship
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe New Zealand Under 20 squad has been named ahead of the World Rugby U20 Championship later this month. Head coach Clark Laidlaw and assistant coaches Marty Bourke and Wesley Clarke selected 30 players...
England men's World Rugby U20 Championship squad announcement
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland men’s U20 head coach Mark Mapletoft has named his squad for the World Rugby U20 Championship in South Africa starting later this month.Leicester’s Lewis Chessum captains the...
Ex-Wallaby Lealiifano eyes Samoa World Cup selection
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCancer survivor Christian Lealiifano is close to penning another special chapter in his rollercoaster career with a 2023 Rugby World Cup appearance for Samoa. The former Wallabies playmaker has...
