Preview: Blues vs Waratahs
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Blues held off the Highlanders 16-9 last weekend to ensure they qualify in third position, writes Central. It was nothing flashy and, thus, ideal preparation for the knockouts as they...
Star lock Lukhan Salakaia-Loto unveiled as Rebels latest signing
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Melbourne Rebels have confirmed the blockbuster signing of Lukhan Salakaia-Loto, who has committed to the Rebels until at least the end of 2025. Salakaia-Loto is the Club’s...
Toulon Confirm Signing of All Blacks Star Leicester Fainga’anuku
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks winger Leicester Fainga'anuku will join French club Toulon later this year, his New Zealand side the Crusaders said on Thursday. The winger will see out his Super Rugby commitments with the...
Fiji name 45-man wider squad
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFijians Head Coach Simon Raiwalui has today announced a wider squad of 45 players for the upcoming July test series against Tonga on 22nd July 2023, Samoa on 29thJuly 2023, Japan on 5th August 2023, and...
Black Ferns Pacific Four Series and O’Reilly Cup announced for 2023
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA new era for the Rugby World Cup winning Black Ferns is underway with the first squad named today ahead of their opening Test for the Pacific Four Series and O’Reilly Cup against Australia in Brisbane...
Jimmy Gopperth to join Provence
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyProvence Rugby announces the arrival of Jimmy Gopperth from the Leicester Tigers on a one-season deal. Gopperth, who has played about twenty games this season - including the semi-final against...
Steff Hughes Backing Sio Tomkinson to Star
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCentre Steff Hughes believes fellow midfield ace Sio Tomkinson will only get better next season after settling into life at Dragons RFC. Tomkinson made the switch from Super Rugby last season and the...
Roger Randle and David Hill extend coaching contracts with Chiefs
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Chiefs Rugby Club today announced that Roger Randle and David Hill will continue in their coaching roles to the end of 2026.Their contract extensions align with that of head coach Clayton McMillan...
Ex-Wallaby Lealiifano eyes Samoa World Cup selection
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCancer survivor Christian Lealiifano is close to penning another special chapter in his rollercoaster career with a 2023 Rugby World Cup appearance for Samoa. The former Wallabies playmaker has...
New Zealand Rugby King’s Birthday honours recipients
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand Rugby (NZR) has congratulated All Blacks and Black Ferns Performance Coach Wayne Smith, and Black Ferns Co-Captains Ruahei Demant and Kennedy Simon, who have all been honoured in the 2023 King’s...
