Kwagga Smith leaves Shizuoka Blue Revs by mutual consent
2 days ago by Ultimate RugbyShizuoka Blue Revs captain Kwagga Smith has left the club by mutual consent in order to pave the way for the two-time World Cup winner to return to South Africa. The 33-year-old, who is...
Crusaders support Dan Perrin's temporary international coaching opportunities
2 days ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Crusaders are proud to confirm Forwards Coach Dan Perrin has accepted a fixed-term role with USA Rugby as the USA Men's Eagles Forwards Coach. Perrin will join the Eagles for the rest...
Salakaia-Loto to bring up 50 caps, McLaughin-Phillips potential debutant for Bledisloe Two
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyQueensland lock Lukhan Salakaia-Loto will play his 50th Test on Saturday afternoon, named to start in the second Bledisloe Cup Test at Accor Stadium. Salakaia-Loto, who was formally known as Lukhan Tui,...
Wallabies given Ikitau boost as star centre cleared for Bledisloe opener
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyWallabies centre Len Ikitau has been cleared of injury to start in Saturday’s Bledisloe Cup opener against the All Blacks at Auckland’s Eden Park. Ikitau limped off with an ankle concern in...
Suaalii named on wing, Paisami & Ikitau start in midfield against South Africa
3 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby23-year-old Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii will start on the wing for the Wallabies for the first time against South Africa at Perth’s Optus Stadium on Sunday evening. The versatile Suaalii will join a back...
WXV Global Series: England and Canada draw epic, and France defy cards to beat Australia
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyA much-improved Wales overcame the Springbok Women to kick off their WXV Global Series campaign in style in Cardiff. Italy followed suit with a convincing victory over Japan, before England and Canada...
NSW Waratahs winger Amelia Whitaker has been named to start on her Wallaroos debut against world champions England in Manchester on Sunday
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyQueensland Reds captain Jemma Bemrose is also in line to debut off the bench amid several changes to the team that went down to New Zealand, including the returns of Georgina Friedrichs, Caitlyn Halse...
All Blacks in America: A Test History
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyThe All Blacks’ Test history in the United States has been relatively brief, but it has produced some memorable moments. From introducing themselves to a packed Soldier Field...
Five more rugby greats complete prestigious World Rugby Hall of Fame class of 2026
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has announced the remaining five modern greats that will join Joel Stransky and Zinzan Brooke in being inducted into the World Rugby Hall of Fame over the coming months as the class...
Erasmus makes two changes for RGR series decider
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Rassie Erasmus on Monday made only two changes to his starting team that defeated the All Blacks in Johannesburg for the Castle Double Malt Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry series decider...
