Veteran Wallaby James O’Connor set to join the Crusaders
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyIn one of the biggest transfer deals in Super Rugby history, experienced Wallaby James O’Connor appears set to continue his extraordinary career with the Crusaders. After turning down a significantly...
Benetton sign Argentine hooker Agustìn Creevy
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyA sensational signing for Benetton Rugby. The green and white franchise is happy to announce the signing of Agustìn Creevy. The hooker, who will join the team on Monday 21 October, has...
Meet Gareth Thomas: The late developer who has become Wales’ number one No 1
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyNo player has started more Test matches for Wales over the past 12 months than Gareth Thomas. He may not have the public profile of some of his team-mates, but the Ospreys prop has established...
2025 Super Rugby Women's competition update
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyRugby Australia (RA) can confirm that the Melbourne Rebels will not compete in the Super Rugby Women’s competition in 2025. After Melbourne Rebels Rugby Union went into voluntary administration...
Clayton McMillan announced as All Blacks XV Head Coach
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyClayton McMillan has been announced as Head Coach of the All Blacks XV and will lead the team on a two-match Northern Tour with Assistant Coaches Jamie Mackintosh (Forwards), David Hill (Attack) and Cory...
Wales star Grady loving his rugby - wherever he plays!
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyHow best to utilise the undoubted talents of Mason Grady is one of the big debates in Welsh rugby. At 6ft 5ins and 17st 9lbs, with bags of pace and power, the 22-year-old Cardiff Rugby star has...
'Frustrated' Schmidt eager to improve after disappointing Rugby Championship
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAustralia won just once at the Rugby Championship, and Joe Schmidt was frustrated after back-to-back losses to the All Blacks. Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt is determined to build on a disappointing...
Scott Robertson applauds emerging All Blacks talent
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySecuring second place in the Lipovitan D Rugby Championship was a reward for the All Blacks in their 33-13 win over Australia in Wellington, but coach Scott Robertson was also pleased with the number of...
Springboks seal the title in style
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks won the Castle Lager Rugby Championship for the first time in five years when they beat Argentina at Mbombela Stadium in Nelspruit in commanding fashion on Saturday, with a 48-7 victory...
Boks playing for Etzebeth and South Africa
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok captain Siya Kolisi said the team would play for Eben Etzebeth – who will become the most capped Springbok of all time with 128 Tests – and to make the entire country proud when they...
