Fan favourite Peter Umaga-Jensen departs Hurricanes
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyBorn in Lower Hutt, Umaga-Jensen started playing rugby at the Wainuiomata Rugby Football Club when he was just five years old. An exciting young midfielder, Umaga-Jensen first debuted for the...
James Ratti signs new deal with Ospreys
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Ospreys confirmed today that James Ratti had signed a new deal to remain with the club. A product of the Ospreys development pathway, Ratti has been an ever-present figure in the starting lineup since...
Rory Darge to captain Pacific Tour
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyGregor Townsend has named his Scotland squad for the 2025 Skyscanner Pacific Tour, with Rory Darge selected as captain for matches against Māori All Blacks, Fiji and Samoa. Darge has...
New Zealand Rugby chief Mark Robinson steps down from position
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand Rugby chief executive Mark Robinson announced his surprise resignation Monday, saying he will step down at the end of the year. The former All Black has led the organisation for the past six...
Pienaar appointed Scrum Coach at Northampton Saints
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyNorthampton Saints today confirm that Jaco Pienaar has been appointed as the Club’s new Scrum Coach. The 42-year-old will join the men in Black, Green and Gold this summer ahead of the 2025/26...
200-Cap Rory Scannell To Depart Munster Rugby
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyMunster Rugby can confirm that 200-cap Rory Scannell will depart this summer after 12 years at his home province. A Munster man through and through, the 31-year-old centre is one of only 16 players to...
Halfpenny joins Wales coaching team for Japan Test series
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer international Leigh Halfpenny will join the Wales coaching team for the two-Test matches against Japan this July. With 101 caps for Wales, three Six Nations titles including two Grand Slams and...
Healy and Frizell add more international experience to Barbarians squad
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyHealy and Frizell add more international experience to Barbarians squad Ireland centurion Cian Healy and Shannon Frizell from New Zealand have been confirmed as the latest names to join up with...
Reds Lock In Hooker Richie Asiata for 2026
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyHooker Richie Asiata’s strong season for the Queensland Reds has been rewarded with a new contract for 2026.The Queensland Rugby Union is delighted to announce the in-form forward has agreed to continue...
Bemand Names Ireland’s Women’s Rugby World Cup Preparation Squad
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU) has today named a 37-player Ireland Women’s preparation squad ahead of Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 in England later this summer. The...
