'It’s always a huge, huge game’ - Van der Flier on the Leinster vs Munster derby
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyIt’s a fixture and a rivalry which has resonated with Josh van der Flier ever since he was a youngster. So the significance of the Leinster-Munster derby is certainly not lost on him now...
World Rugby confirmed Match Official appointments for November international window
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has confirmed the Emirates Match Official appointments a busy month of November internationals as teams look to secure the best ranking possible ahead of the Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027...
Wallabies End of Year Tour squad confirmed
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWallabies coaches have confirmed a 34-player squad for the upcoming End of Year Tour, with uncapped Queensland pair Aidan Ross and Kalani Thomas selected as potential debutants. Loosehead prop Ross,...
Carter Gordon Signs with Queensland Reds and Rugby Australia
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyCarter Gordon is to link with the Queensland Reds and Rugby Australia through 2028 under a deal struck for the 2023 Wallabies flyhalf to return to rugby union.RA and the Queensland Rugby Union are...
Tevita Mafileo called up by Scott Robertson
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks selectors have named their squad for the 2025 Grand Slam tour, which kicks off with ‘The Gallagher Cup – The Rematch’ against Ireland in Chicago, followed by matches against...
Free Jacks Welcome Pingi Tala’apitaga as New Forwards Coach
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe New England Free Jacks have recruited the highly rated Pingi Tala’apitaga to join their coaching staff for the 2026 MLR season. The 38-year-old Samoan becomes the latest coach to join the Free...
International stars return to URC action
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyA host of international stars return to action this weekend as the BKT URC moves into Round 3. There are first league outings of the season for a number of British and Irish Lions and Springboks. For...
England A coaches named for November
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Rugby Football Union (RFU) can today confirm the coaching staff for England Men’s A November fixtures against All Blacks XV and Spain. England A will look to continue their unbeaten...
Seven All Blacks to represent their Provincial Unions in NPC quarter-finals
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbySeven members of the All Blacks Lipovitan-D Rugby Championship squad will represent their Provincial Unions in the Bunnings Warehouse National Provincial Championship quarter-finals this weekend. Anton...
Force secure NZ U20s assistant Dunlea as new forwards coach
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Western Force is rapt to confirm the appointment of former New Zealand U20s and Canterbury assistant coach Craig Dunlea as the Club’s new forwards coach. The former prop will complete the Force’s...
