Wales add seven full-time professional contracts ahead of WXV in New Zealand
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Welsh Rugby Union is proud to announce another seven full-time professional players for the Wales Women’s squad ahead of the global Tier 1 WXV tournament in New Zealand in October. Wales Women’s...
NPC: A look into Round 3
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe NPC enters its third week of non-stop action. This weekends fixtures kick-off with Bay of Plenty travelling to the Navigation Homes Stadium is a stadium in Pukekohe, to take on Counties Manukau....
NPC: The history of the Ranfurly Shield
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyIn 1902 Auckland became the first holders of the Shield because in that year it had the best record of any Provincial Union (the blue and whites were unbeaten that year). In 1904 the first challenge was...
Franzel September joins Springbok Women coaching staff
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyIn a boost to the management of the Springbok Women, the experienced Franzel September has been added to the team’s coaching staff, joining Laurian Johannes-Haupt as assistant to interim head coach...
Reds sign All Blacks Alex Hodgman and Jeffery Toomaga-Allen
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Queensland Rugby Union (QRU) has announced former All Blacks Alex Hodgman and Jeffery Toomaga-Allen have signed with the Queensland Reds through 2025. The pair bring more than 250 games...
Match schedule confirmed for WXV 2023
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has today unveiled the bumper match schedule for WXV, the new women’s international 15s competition designed to increase the competitiveness, reach and impact of elite women’s rugby. The...
