New Zealand

Dan Cole to retire at season's end

9 hours 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

11 hours 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

15 hours 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

15 hours 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

15 hours 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

1 day 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

4 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

5 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...

David Havili commits to the crusaders for another two years

5 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

Captain David Havili has re-signed with the Crusaders until 2027.  In his tenth season with the club, David says there are many reasons why he's continuing to build on his legacy in the red and black....

Coreen Grant signs for Harlequins Women

6 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

Harlequins Women are excited to confirm the signing of Scottish international wing Coreen Grant. Grant joins from London rivals Saracens, where she made 47 appearances, scoring 16 tries across six seasons...