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All Blacks squad named for Steinlager Ultra Low Carb Series

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Scott Barrett has been named as the new All Blacks captain, with a 32-strong squad including five uncapped players announced today ahead of the 2024 Steinlager Ultra Low Carb Series.The squad selected...

Isiekwe in for banned Ewels

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Nick Isiekwe has been called into the England squad to replace Charlie Ewels.   The Saracens forward will arrive in Auckland on Tuesday 25 June ahead of England’s two-Test tour of New Zealand...

A look at the Blues ahead of the Final

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Blues emerged out of the 2024 Super Rugby Pacific season as one of the most dominant sides. Although they missed out on top spot due to points difference, results that panned out in their favour will...

Blues advance into final after taking down Brumbies

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

The ACT Brumbies have been unable to end Australia's 10-year Super Rugby Pacific title drought, out-muscled by the Blues 34-20 in their Auckland semi-final. After losing veteran Test prop James Slipper...

Italy name their side for the 2024 Summer Nations Series

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

The technical staff of the Italian Men's National Rugby Team led by Gonzalo Quesada have announced the list of players called up for the meeting scheduled in L'Aquila set to take place from June 19th in...

Match Day Programme: Blues vs Brumbies

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Fixture: Blues vs Brumbies Venue: Eden Park, Auckland Kick-off: 08:05 (GMT)   Head-to-head Played: Played:13  Blues Wins: 5  Brumbies Wins: 8 Draws: 0   Biggest...

Noah Lolesio signs contract extension

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

ACT Brumbies fly-half Noah Lolesio has signed a one-year extension to remain with the Canberra-based club and Rugby Australia, till the end of 2025. Moving to Canberra in 2018, Lolesio featured for...

Borthwick names 36-player Summer Series squad

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Steve Borthwick has named a 36-player squad for the forthcoming Summer Series which sees England play a Test match against Japan in Tokyo on Saturday 22 June (kick-off 6.50am BST) before embarking on a...

Blues lose captain

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Game-breaking back Rieko Ioane says "old school" methods introduced by coach Vern Cotter have the Blues well placed to end a 21-year Super Rugby title drought. Cotter's no-frills style has been a hallmark...

2024 Super Rugby Pacific Semi-Finals Confirmed

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

The 2024 Super Rugby Pacific Semi-Final fixtures have been confirmed, with the Hurricanes and Blues earning precious home ground advantage next weekend.   With a spot in the Super...