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Willi Heinz Returns to Crusaders for 2024

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Willi Heinz will take the field for the Crusaders in the 2024 season, continuing his stellar return to Super Rugby.    The halfback debuted for the Crusaders in 2010 and made a big impact...

Wellington Lions Name 2023 Squad to Defend Bunnings NPC Title

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wellington Lions Head Coach Tamati Ellison has named his 40-man squad tasked with defending the Bunnings NPC title, kicking off next weekend. The squad features All Blacks Ardie Savea and Dane Coles,...

Cadan Murley returns to England RWC training squad

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

England Rugby have confirmed that Cadan Murley (Harlequins) has returned to Steve Borthwick's Rugby World Cup training squad as they prepare for their first Summer Nations Series fixture against Wales...

UPDATED World Rankings

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ten of the top fifteen were in action this weekend which caused some movement on the World Rankings table.   The All Blacks pass France and move into second place with their Bledisloe Cup and Rugby...

Eight Quins pin new contracts

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Harlequins have announced new contracts for eight exciting young talents ahead of the 2023/24 Premiership Women’s Rugby season.   Lucy Heryet is one of England’s most exciting back-row...

Boks ready to give everything in “special” SA farewell game

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Springbok captain Duane Vermeulen and assistant coach Mzwandile Stick stressed the importance of closing off the home leg of their 2023 season on a high note before the team enters their Rugby World Cup...

Everything you need to know before Bledisloe 1!

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The match will take place at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) with a UK/Ireland kickoff at 10.45am and local kickoff of 7.45pm AEST. South African kickoff time is 11.45 am. The Bledisloe Cup is named...

Harlequins Women bolster ranks with five newcomers

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Harlequins Women have announced that Amy Layzell, Kirsty Hillier, Makeda Lewis, Grace Izinyon, and Izzy Hannay have signed for the club.  Layzell heralds from Quins community club Winchester RFC,...

Scott Bemand Appointed Ireland Women’s Team Head Coach

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

2023 Women's Six Nations Championship Round 5, The DAM Health Stadium, Edinburgh, Scotland 29/4/2023 Scotland Women vs Ireland Women Ireland's Deirbhile Nic a Bháird, Molly Scuffil-McCabe, Dannah...

Harlequins Secure 5 Ladies' Signatures

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Harlequins announced Amy Layzell, Kirsty Hillier, Makeda Lewis, Grace Izinyon and Izzy Hannay have signed for the Club. Layzell heralds from Quins community club Winchester RFC, coming through Harlequins...