New Zealand

New Zealand Under 20 Head Coach Milton Haig steps down

7 hours 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 hours 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

1 day 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

1 day 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

1 day 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

1 day 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

1 day 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...

First Nations & Pasifika XV coaching staff confirmed

2 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

Rugby Australia is delighted to announce the coaching staff for the historic First Nations & Pasifika Invitational XV match against the British and Irish Lions at Marvel Stadium in Melbourne on...

Draw for 2027 Rugby World Cup to take place in December

5 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

The draw for the pool stage of the 2027 Men's Rugby World Cup in Australia will take place next December, World Rugby confirmed. The tournament will feature 24 teams, rather than 20 as was the case since...

Wallaby international signs for Ulster Rugby

6 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ulster Rugby is delighted to confirm that Australian international prop, Angus Bell, will join the province next season on a short-term deal from New South Wales Waratahs. The 24-year-old...