All Blacks team to play France in Christchurch
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyAn experienced front row of Ethan de Groot, Codie Taylor and Fletcher Newell will be backed up by Asafo Aumua, Tyrel Lomax and uncapped prop, Xavier Numia. Impressive young locks, Josh...
All Blacks Perofeta and Finau among 10 Yokohama signings
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyYokohama Canon Eagles has unveiled 10 new signings including All Blacks Stephen Perofeta and Samipeni Finau. Leon MacDonald’s side has significantly bolstered their ranks for the 2026-2027...
Wales squad confirmed for start of Nations Championship
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyMen’s head coach Steve Tandy has confirmed the 33-player Wales squad for the July window of the inaugural Nations Championship. Wales begin their Nations Championship campaign with an away fixture...
Bok Women to bank on training intensity and team synergy against USA
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springbok Women may not have played any Test rugby against the top 20 sides in the world since returning from the Women's Rugby World Cup in September last year, but for Franzel September (assistant...
Scarlets appoint Aaron Dundon as Lead Forwards Coach
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyScarlets are delighted to announce the appointment of Aaron Dundon as the club's Lead Forwards Coach ahead of the 2026-27 season. Widely respected as one of Irish rugby's brightest forward coaches,...
South Africa, Argentina and Australia enjoy statement wins on day one in Georgia
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyIt was an opening day to savour at the World Rugby Junior World Championship 2026 in Georgia on Saturday as reigning champions South Africa laid down a stunning marker by running in 15 tries against Uruguay. Argentina,...
Anzac Day Bledisloe Cup Test to launch new trans-Tasman tradition
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand Rugby (NZR) and Rugby Australia have today announced a significant new trans-Tasman sporting tradition, confirming Anzac Day Bledisloe Cup Test matches in 2027, 2029 and 2031. Supported...
Crusaders and All Blacks forward Cullen Grace to join Scarlets
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyOne of the most respected forwards in New Zealand rugby, Grace arrives in West Wales with a reputation built on professionalism, consistency and a relentless competitive edge developed within the Crusaders...
Reds Finalise Experienced Coaching Team for 2027
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Queensland Reds have assembled their full coaching team for 2027 with experienced assistants Peter Hewat and Craig McGrath heading to Ballymore.The duo have signed on for 2027-28 to join new Head Coach...
Moana Pasifika licence decision
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand Rugby (NZR) has today confirmed that it will not be approving the transfer of Moana Pasifika’s licence to participate in Super Rugby Pacific to any new party.NZR explored...
