Early return talks are ongoing for Richie Mo'unga
1 year ago by StuffMo’unga won Japan Rugby League One with Toshiba in his first season. Crusaders icon signed three-year deal in Japan. Early return a possibility after Scott Robertson’s overtures. Richie...
Scott Robertson names his first All Blacks team
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks Head Coach Scott Robertson and his co-selectors, Assistant Coaches Scott Hansen, Jason Holland, Leon MacDonald and Jason Ryan have named their All Blacks team to play England in the opening...
New Era of All Blacks ready to go!
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyA fresh-looking All Blacks team will aim to make an early statement in their first Steinlager Ultra Low Carb Test against England in Dunedin on Saturday. Under new coaching direction and leadership,...
Highlanders announce five new signings
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Highlanders continue to build for the future with the confirmed signings of five talented young players. Adding to the home-grown talents of Will Stodart and Josh Whaanga, joining the Highlanders in...
Gallagher set to debut for Italy against Samoa
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyItalian Men’s Rugby National Team head coach Gonzalo Quesada, has announced the team that will face the hosts Samoa on Friday 5 July at 5pm local time (6am Italian time) in Apia in the first...
Vunipola joins the Vannes in the French Top 14
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyRugby Club Vannes officially annouced the signing of Mako Vunipola after he committed to the French side for two seasons, until 2026. Vunipola (1.80m, 33 years old) is the fourth most...
Erasmus names experienced squad for Ireland showdown
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Rassie Erasmus named an experienced squad featuring 20 Rugby World Cup-winners – the entire starting 15 and five players on the replacements’ bench – for their opening...
Portia Woodman-Wickliffe announces impending retirement from international rugby
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyOne of the most recognisable and decorated players in world rugby, Portia Woodman-Wickliffe, has today announced she will retire from international rugby after the Paris Olympics. A fan favourite,...
England name team to face the All Blacks
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland men’s head coach Steve Borthwick has named his team to play New Zealand at the Forsyth Barr Stadium in Dunedin on Saturday 6th July for the first of two Test matches in the Steinlager Ultra...
Next Gen to lead rugby’s laws evolution
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe next generation of global rugby superstars will be at the forefront of laws innovation when the World Rugby U20 Championship and U20 Trophy kick-off in Cape Town on 29 June and Edinburgh on 2 July. World...
