New Zealand

Lock forwards recommit to the Hurricanes

4 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Lock Forwards Isaia Walker-Leawere and Caleb Delany have re-committed to the Hurricanes, which will see the pair remain at the club until the end of 2026 and 2027 respectively.Both players have been key...

Awesome Barrett boost for the BKT URC with world star set to light up league

4 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Jordie Barrett’s move to Leinster Rugby has been hailed as “awesome” and “brilliant” news for the BKT URC.   The 57-cap All Blacks star will spend the second half of...

Scarlets great Ken Owens to retire from rugby

4 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Former club captain and one of the Scarlets’ all-time greats, Ken Owens, has announced his retirement from rugby. The 37-year-old hooker will be remembered as one of the finest players to pull on...

Former All Blacks coach Foster makes Japan move

4 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Former All Blacks head coach Ian Foster will join Japan's Toyota Verblitz next season, the club said Tuesday, reuniting him with Steve Hansen and joined by Rugby League star Joseph Manu. Foster has not...

Reds Name Side To Face Highlanders At Suncorp Stadium

4 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Queensland Reds have made six changes to the starting side for the home ground challenge against the Highlanders on Friday night at Suncorp Stadium.Head coach Les Kiss is upbeat that the revised line-up...

Queensland Reds unveil 2024 Anzac jersey

4 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Queensland Reds players James O'Connor and Zane Nonggorr spoke to media this morning to unveil the 2024 Anzac jersey, to be worn during the Round 10 Super Rugby Pacific clash against the Blues at Suncorp...

Jordie Barrett commits to New Zealand Rugby beyond Rugby World Cup, confirms sabbatical

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Jordie Barrett has become the first All Black to commit his services to New Zealand Rugby (NZR) beyond the 2027 Rugby World Cup. The 27-year-old has put pen to paper on a new deal that will see him...

Jordie Barrett signs for Leinster

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Leinster Rugby can confirm the signing of Hurricanes and New Zealand back, Jordie Barrett, on a short-term deal next season. In signing a new contract extension with the New Zealand Rugby Union, the 27-year-old...

Japan Rugby League One 2023-24 Round Thirteen Review

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Division One – Toshiba the brave A missed conversion in the 86th minute by flyhalf Bryn Gatland has left Kobelco Kobe Steelers’ playoffs hopes hanging by a thread, while confirming Toshiba...

Peter O'Mahony Signs New Contract With Munster

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Munster Rugby and the IRFU are pleased to confirm that Ireland captain Peter O’Mahony has signed a new one-year contract with the province.   To date, the Cork Constitution man has made 291...