Nick Champion de Crespigny 'natural fit' for Wallabies captaincy - Schmidt
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWallabies coach Joe Schmidt believes two-cap Wallaby Nick Champion de Crespigny is a 'natural fit' to lead the side against Japan on Saturday in Tokyo. Despite his inexperience, Schmidt has been taken...
Leitch returns as Japan ahead of Wallabies clash
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyJapan coach Eddie Jones has made six changes to his starting side for the Test against Australia, including bringing Michael Leitch and Ben Gunter into the back row for the clash with his former team. Totemic...
Pita Ahki set for Blues return
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Blues are excited to announce the return of experienced midfielder Pita Ahki for the next two Super Rugby Pacific seasons.It will be a homecoming for 33-year-old Ahki, who grew up in Auckland and began...
Rugby Australia announces 2025 awards finalists
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe finalists for the major awards for the 2025 Rugby Australia Awards have been confirmed. The ceremony will be held on Friday, with the winners announced on Rugby Australia's socials and the event to...
George Poolman signs deal with Waratahs until 2027
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Super Rugby Pacific pre-season squad lock-ins continue, with George Poolman set to depart the Western Force, signing with the NSW Waratahs until the end of 2027. The utility back has been part of...
Wallabies End of Year Tour squad confirmed
3 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
3 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
3 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
3 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...
Steve Cummins rejoins Scarlets as injury cover
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAustralian second row Steve Cummins has rejoined the Scarlets as short-term injury cover. Steve spent three years in Llanelli after arriving from Super Rugby side Melbourne Rebels in 2017. He made 46...
