Head Coach Rob Penney remains at the Crusaders for the 2026 season
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyRob Penney will return for next year’s Super Rugby Pacific title defence after his maiden title with the franchise in 2025. “I’m really excited and humbled to be given the opportunity...
Brumbies sign Wallabies fly half Edmed on two-year deal
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Sydney-born playmaker was delighted to sign on with the Brumbies and is looking forward to getting going in the nation’s capital. “I’m super excited to be joining such a...
First Nations & Pasifika XV squad confirmed for Lions tour match
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe First Nations & Pasifika XV squad has been named ahead of next Tuesday’s clash with the British & Irish Lions at Marvel Stadium. Coach Toutai Kefu has named a team mixed with experience...
Slipper, O’Connor set to join George Smith in playing in consecutive Lions Series
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWallabies record holder for the most Test appearances (144) James Slipper is set to join Wallabies great George Smith in playing for Australia in two successive British & Irish Lions Series, after...
17 internationals named as AUNZ Invitational
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAUNZ Invitational XV coach Les Kiss has named a stacked side to face the British & Irish Lions on Saturday in Adelaide. Every player in the starting side has international experience, with two further...
Canada’s Men’s Rugby Team’s squad named for summer tests in Edmonton
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyMonday July 7, 2025 (Edmonton, AB) - Thirty-three players have been named to Canada’s Men’s Rugby Team’s squad by Head Coach Stephen Meehan for July’s test matches in Edmonton....
Scotland earn first ever victory over Maori All Blacks
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyScotland prevailed for the first time against the Māori All Blacks, in a thrilling 29-26 victory in Whangārei, this morning. In the first meeting of the two sides in a quarter century,...
All Blacks v France Preview | Robertson rolls the dice
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyBlending the introduction of new players with the need to find early cohesion in their first Test of the year is the challenge for the All Blacks as they enter their first Lipovitan-D Test against France...
Champion Crusader Havili headlines first group of players for AUNZ squad
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyChampion-winning Crusaders captain David Havili has been announced as part of the AUNZ Invitational XV squad for the British & Irish Lions tour match on July 12 in Adelaide. Havili is joined by Kiwi...
Leicester Tigers make Six new signings for 25/26 season
5 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...
