Les Elder announces retirement
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer Bay of Plenty, Chiefs Manawa and Black Ferns captain Les Elder has today announced her retirement from rugby. Elder first debuted for the Black Ferns in 2015 and was part of the 2017 Rugby...
ACT Brumbies confirm 2023 Super Rugby Pacific Squad
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe ACT Brumbies have confirmed their squad for the 2023 Super Rugby Pacific, with 27 of the group returning from last season. Flyhalf Jack Debreczeni, centre Tamati Tua and outside-back...
Joe Marchant to depart Harlequins
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHarlequins can confirm today that Joe Marchant will leave the Club at the end of the season. Marchant will depart the Club following nine years at The Stoop, after joining the Senior Academy set-up...
Fainga’anuku to wing for All Blacks XV against the Barbarians
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks XV Head Coach Leon MacDonald has named strong team to challenge the Barbarians in their closing match at Tottenham Spur Stadium this Sunday. Following a win against Ireland...
Highlanders provide an update Fakatava's injury
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHighlanders and All Black halfback Folau Fakatava has elected a non-operative approach initially for his injured knee. Fakatava injured his right knee, rupturing his anterior cruciate ligament (ACL),...
The Scots square off against Fiji for the ninth time
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFor the ninth time in their histories, the Scots and Fiji will lock horns, this time at Murrayfield. Fiji will have braced themselves for a backlash from Scotland after the latter came agonisingly...
Scott Fava returns to ACT Brumbies as Super W Head Coach
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe ACT Brumbies are excited to announce Brumby #64 Scott Fava will return to the club as Super W head coach until the end of 2024. A Super Rugby champion in 2004 and a Wallaby, Fava made 46 appearances...
Patrick Tuipulotu to captain All Blacks XV team to face Ireland A in Dublin
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe All Blacks XV team has been named to play Ireland A at RDS Arena in Dublin on Friday 4 November, kick-off at 7:45PM GMT (8:45AM Saturday 5 November NZDT). The matchday 23 is...
Wallabies brace for big challenge from Scotland at Murrayfield
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe first weekend of the Autumn Nations Series features a juicy clash between the Scots and Wallabies at Murrayfield. Jamie Ritchie will lead Scotland out against Australia this Saturday at BT...
All Blacks XV bolster squad ahead of Northern Tour
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe All Blacks XV have called in an additional six players to join the squad, ahead of their inaugural Northern Tour against Ireland A (4 November) and Barbarians (13 November). Cortez Ratima,...
