Draw for 2027 Rugby World Cup to take place in December
2 days ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 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...
Daugunu signs new contract
5 days ago by Ultimate RugbyRugby Australia and the Queensland Reds are pleased to confirm Filipo Daugunu has re-signed through to the end of 2027. The 30-year-old returned to Ballymore ahead of this year’s Super Rugby Pacific...
Blues power to win over Drua
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Blues have given the finals hopes a massive boost after an easy 34-5 win over the Fijian Drua. It vaults them into the top six as their front-rower delivered the damage. Props Marcel Renata, Joshua...
Pacific Nations Cup 2025 set to deliver high-stakes action with direct qualification path to Men’s RWC2027
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has officially announced the full schedule for the Pacific Nations Cup 2025 (22 August - 20 September), the second edition of the revitalised and expanded competition that is fast becoming...
Sam Darry commits to the Blues
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Blues are pleased to announce that lock Sam Darry has re-signed with the club and New Zealand Rugby (NZR) on a three-year extension, keeping him in blue through to the end of the 2028 DHL Super Rugby...
Mayanavanua to depart Northampton Saints at end of 2024/25 season
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyNorthampton Saints can today confirm that Temo Mayanavanua will depart the Club at the end of the 2024/25 season to return home and pursue a playing opportunity in Fiji. The lock...
Filipo Daugunu returns for Reds against Waratahs
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyThe return of Wallaby Filipo Daugunu in the centres is a timely boost for the Queensland Reds ahead of Friday night’s clash against the NSW Waratahs in Sydney.Daugunu comes back in as one of the...
NZ and SA crowned SVNS 2025 Champions in LA
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand women and South Africa men win thrilling HSBC SVNS World Championship 2025 in Los Angeles Olympic champions New Zealand show class to beat Australia 31-7 in women’s final South Africa...
Nominees revealed for HSBC SVNS Awards 2025
3 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyFollowing an action-packed international series, World Rugby has revealed the shortlist for three categories of the HSBC SVNS Awards 2025: Rookie of the Year, Try of the Year, and Player of the Year, with...
Japan Rugby League One Preview (Round Sixteen)
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyWhile their playing careers didn’t overlap, Saitama Panasonic Wild Knights coach Robbie Deans and his Ricoh Black RamsTokyo counterpart Tabai Matson know each other well.A dual international for...
