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De Groot commits to New Zealand and the South

6 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Highlanders are thrilled to confirm that All Black and Highlanders’ prop Ethan de Groot has re-signed with New Zealand Rugby, the Highlanders and Southland Stags through to the end...

Andrew Turner commits to Doncaster Knights next season

6 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Doncaster Knights are delighted to share that loosehead Prop, Andrew Turner has signed a Doncaster Knights contract for next season, after spending a season long loan with us.  Drew, who was on loan...

Mark Beels joins British & Irish Lions management team

6 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Scotland national team kit manager Mark Beels will join the British & Irish Lions this summer as part of their logistics team. Kit man ‘Beelsy’ joined Scottish Rugby...

New Zealand Under 20 Head Coach Milton Haig steps down

7 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

New Zealand Under 20 Head Coach Milton Haig has made the decision to step down from his role with the team ahead of their 2025 World Rugby U20 Championship campaign.Haig, who recently led the team to the...

100 up for Tyrel Lomax

7 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Hurricanes are back at Sky Stadium for a Round 16 clash against Moana Pasifika this Saturday, 7.05 PM. With the return of many familiar faces, and both sides having a lot to play for, a big crowd is...

Dan Cole to retire at season's end

7 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Dan Cole will retire from professional rugby at the conclusion of the 24/25 season.    The Leicester Tigers prop has made 340 senior appearances for the club over almost two decades.   After...

Boks and BaaBaas to contest Qatar Airways Cup

7 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Qatar Airways announced on Tuesday that the Qatar Airways Cup will be up for grabs when the Springboks take on the Barbarians in an historic clash on Saturday, 28 June at the DHL Stadium in Cape Town. It...

New Zealand squad named for World Rugby Under 20 Championship

7 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Thirty players have been named in the New Zealand Men’s Under 20 squad to contest the World Rugby U20 Championship in Italy from 29 June to 19 July.   Having retained The Rugby Championship...

Highlanders secure Tavatavanawai and Holland

7 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Highlanders are excited to announce that towering lock Fabian Holland has re-signed with the club for an additional three years, extending his commitment through to the end of the 2028 Super Rugby...

Slipper extends time with Brumbies as he chases Crockett's Super Rugby cap record

7 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Brumbies prop James Slipper has signed a new one-year deal with the club that could see him become the most-capped Super Rugby player in the competition’s history in 2026. Slipper, 35, currently...