All Blacks name 35 man squad for November Tests
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks selectors Ian Foster, Joe Schmidt and Jason Ryan have named the following squad for the Lipovitan-D Rugby Challenge Cup fixture in Japan and the Healthspan Elite Northern Tour of Wales, Scotland...
Nepo Laulala extends commitment to New Zealand Rugby and the Blues
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNepo Laulala has committed to New Zealand Rugby (NZR) and the Blues for another year, officially extending his contract through to the end of 2023. Making his All Blacks debut in 2015, the 30-year-old...
Power-pack Matanzima charges Bulls bench
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyProp Simphiwe Matanzima has starred as a super-sub for the Bulls but the 25-year-old's left shoulder is primed to carry the hit as a starter in the United Rugby Championship. Born...
Glasgow Warriors bolster front-row options with double deal
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyGlasgow Warriors have bolstered their front-row options ahead of this weekend’s United Rugby Championship clash with the Bulls at Scotstoun, after prop Lucio Sordoni and hooker Gregor Hiddleston...
Jordie Barrett re-signs with New Zealand Rugby, Hurricanes
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJordie Barrett has officially put pen-to-paper on a new deal that will keep him in the capital with the Hurricanes and New Zealand Rugby (NZR) through till the end of 2025. The Taranaki representative says...
Highlanders Appoint Richard Whiffin as Attack Coach
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRichard Whiffin has been handed the attack portfolio for the Highlanders in 2023. Formerly of the London Irish club, Whiffin was a member of the management team that steered the club to...
Extent of Quinn Tupaea's injury revealed after ugly Darcy Swain cleanout
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyQuinn Tupaea's hopes of making the All Blacks Rugby World Cup squad next year hang in the balance with the extent of his injury revealed. The All Blacks and Chiefs midfielder has been ruled...
Leon MacDonald named All Blacks XV Head Coach
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeon MacDonald has been announced as Head Coach of the All Blacks XV and will guide the team on a two-match end of year tour, with Clayton McMillan and Scott Hansen also announced as Assistant Coaches...
Victoria Grant to Lead Hurricanes Poua in 2023 Super Rugby Aupiki
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDual World Cup winning former Black Fern, Victoria Grant has been appointed as Head Coach of the Hurricanes Poua for the 2023 Sky Super Rugby Aupiki season. Grant, who was...
Saints sign Marty Mulhall on month-long loan
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNorthampton Saints can today confirm the signing of Marty Mulhall from Bristol Bears on a month-long loan deal. The 120kg loosehead prop, 25, initially joined the Bears from Swansea University...
