Sititi ruled out of France series
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks says loose forward Wallace Sititi is to undergo surgery on an ankle injury and will miss the three-test series against France in July. Twenty-two-year-old Sititi, who plays number eight...
No issues with 'Southern hemisphere' Lions, insists Russell
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAustralia coach Joe Schmidt described the Lions' Bundee Aki and Sione Tuipulotu as a "southern-hemisphere center partnership" last week. Finn Russell sees no issue with foreign-born players representing...
Hurricanes sign Japanese international Warner Dearns
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Hurricanes have announced the signing of Japanese international, Warner Dearns, for the 2026 season. “I’m really excited about the opportunity to join the Hurricanes and take...
France name their squad to go to New Zealand
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyGael Fickou will captain France in their tour of New Zealand. The side is without a number of key stars as they prepare for the much anticpated games against the All Blacks. Six players join post Top 14...
Winners & Losers from South Africa v Barbarians team announcement
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks take on the Barbarians in a Qatar Airways Cup in Cape Town on Saturday, in their opening match of the international season. Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has named his matchday 23...
New Maori All Blacks jersey launches honouring legacy and strength
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand Rugby (NZR) and adidas are proud to announce the release of the newest Māori All Blacks jersey Te Tauihu Matua, a powerful symbol of whakapapa, connection, and identity. The jersey, designed...
Maori All Blacks squad named for 2025
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyKurt Eklund (Ngāti Kahu) has been named as the new Māori All Blacks captain, with a 29-strong squad including 11 uncapped players announced today ahead of two matches against the Japan XV in Tokyo, and...
Winners and Losers: A Look at the First All Blacks Squad of the Year
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAs the All Blacks kick off a new international campaign, all eyes are on the squad selections and the performances that influenced them. The recent All Blacks XV tour, featuring matches against Japan and...
Manasa Mataele joins the Fijian Drua
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyExplosive winger and former Flying Fijian Manasa Mataele will return home for his 10th season in the Shop N Save Super Rugby Pacific season in 2026, this time in Fijian Drua colours. Originally...
All Blacks squad named to face France
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks selectors Scott Robertson, Scott Hansen and Jason Ryan have named five new caps in their 33-strong squad for the 2025 Lipovitan-D July Series against France.The squad is as follows: (age, Super...
