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Hurricanes Poua 2024 Sky Super Rugby Aupiki Squad named

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Hurricanes have announced their 2024 Hurricanes Poua squad for the upcoming Sky Super Rugby Aupiki competition. Hurricanes Poua Head Coach Ngatai Walker has named an exciting squad with 13 new...

Match Preview: Vodacom Bulls v Connacht Rugby

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Springboks star Willie Le Roux makes his Vodacom Bulls debut as he opens the latest chapter in an illustrious career that has taken in spells at the Sharks, Cheetahs, Griquas, Wasps and out in Japan. “To...

Evans calls time on playing career

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Hooker Kat Evans has announced her retirement from rugby following Wales’ historic first WXV1 tournament in New Zealand. Evans, 37, was part of the 30-strong Wales WXV squad that took part in the...

World Rugby HSBC Sevens Challenger 2024 schedule announced

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The World Rugby HSBC Sevens Challenger provides a promotion pathway to HSBC SVNS 2025 Top four placed men’s and women’s teams will secure their place in the new promotion and relegation...

Mo'unga ready to forget All Blacks after Japan switch

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

New Zealand playmaker Richie Mo'unga said Tuesday that he can imagine playing in Japan "until I retire" and is not thinking about a future return to the All Blacks. Mo'unga has moved to Toshiba Brave...

On this day in 2015: Eddie Jones appointed England’s first overseas head coach

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Australian succeeded Stuart Lancaster following England’s woeful Rugby World Cup campaign. Eddie Jones was announced as England’s first ever overseas rugby union head coach on this day...

Hamish McLennan out of Rugby Australia after late night board meeting

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Hamish McLennan is no longer the chairman of Rugby Australia after he was ousted in a late night board meeting and resigned as a director. Rugby Australia’s board met four times over the weekend...

Excitement mounts as Japan prepares to host Asian qualifier for 2024 Olympics

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Eight men’s and seven women’s teams are making their way to Osaka ready to compete for a place at the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at this weekend’s Asia Rugby qualification tournament. In...

Japan Rugby League One 2023-24 Campaign to invite 12,000 people!

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Japan Rugby League One, a general incorporated association, will be holding a "New Season Opening Invitation Campaign" that will invite a total of 12,000 people free of charge to official matches to be...

Leo Cullen Announces 23 to Face Dragons RFC

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Dan Sheehan captains the team for the first time, in a line-up that includes five members of Ireland’s Rugby World Cup squad.Ciarán Frawley starts at full-back, with Tommy O’Brien and...