Queensland Reds sign Fijian International Peni Ravai
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Queensland Reds have bolstered their prop stocks for the 2023 Super Rugby Pacific season, signing Fijian International Peni Ravai on a one-year deal. The 32-year old brings 36-matches of Test...
Tom Stewart Joins Ireland Squad in Portugal as Wales Prep Intensifies
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyUlster hooker Tom Stewart has joined the Ireland squad in Quinta do Lago to provide additional cover following a hamstring issue picked up by Ronan Kelleher. Kelleher will be managed by...
Former New Zealand prop Johnstone becomes first openly gay All Black
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCampbell Johnstone hopes that coming out as gay will help others within New Zealand's sporting community. Johnstone, who played three times for the All Blacks, including in a Test series against...
Double delight for New Zealand at HSBC Sydney Sevens
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand romped to victory in both the women’s and men’s finals of the HSBC Sydney Sevens to increase their leads at the top of the HSBC World Rugby Seven Series 2023 standings. It is the...
RFU issues statement over new tackle laws
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe RFU Board, Council and executive staff apologise for the anger and concern that has been created among the rugby community by announcing the decision to lower the tackle height from next season. In...
Rebels Announce Signing of Experienced Trio
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTowering locks Tim Cardall and Angelo Smith join the talented Vaiolini Ekuasi as the Rebels newest additions, covering for injured pair Matt Philip and Rob Leota, who despite making great progress with...
Ardie Savea approaching 120 Hurricanes appearances
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFor the third consecutive year, Ardie Savea has been named captain of the Hurricanes ahead of the 2023 DHL Super Rugby Pacific season. Set to make his 120th appearance for the Hurricanes...
South Africa to host next two World Rugby U20 Championships
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa will host the next two editions of the World Rugby U20 Championship, in 2023 and 2024, the global governing body and SA Rugby confirmed on Thursday, while Kenya was awarded the World Rugby...
Murphy jets in from Kruger to replace injured Davids in Sydney
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJames Murphy has joined the Springbok Sevens squad in Australia on Monday to replace injured teammate, Selvyn Davids, for this weekend's HSBC Sydney Sevens, the fifth tournament in the HSBC World Rugby...
Alan Alaalatoa re-signs through to 2027
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRugby Australia and the ACT Brumbies are thrilled to announce prop Allan Alaalatoa has committed his future to Australian Rugby until the end of 2027. The agreement will see the inspirational...
