Japan Rugby League One Round Nine Official Preview
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyIs this the biggest test? League leaders, Saitama Wild Knights, might be unbeaten this season, and the winners of 71 matches from 82 outings since Japan Rugby League One inaugurated five years ago, but...
All Blacks and Crusaders centre McLeod signs for Chiefs
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyExeter Chiefs have signed All Blacks and Crusaders centre Dallas McLeod on a three-year deal from the 2026/27 season. McLeod has more than 50 appearances for the Crusaders but will make the switch to...
Slipper hits 200 for the Brumbies ahead of Crusaders raid
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe ACT Brumbies are heading back into enemy territory and they are doing it with the exact same squad that lit up Round 1. For Sunday’s Round 2 blockbuster against the Canterbury Crusaders (1:35pm...
Dallas McLeod to depart the Crusaders at the end of the 2026 season
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyDallas McLeod will leave the Crusaders at the end of the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific season as he prepares to take on a new challenge with the Exeter Chiefs in Devon, England. The midfielder from...
Highlanders Unveil Squad To Play The Crusaders On Opening Day
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Highlanders have confirmed the playing 23 to open their 2026 DHL Super Rugby Pacific campaign. There’s no better way to start the 30-year anniversary celebrations than with a classic southern...
Tries Galore in Japan Rugby League One
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer All Blacks, (Canterbury) Crusaders and Kobelco Kobe Steelers coach Wayne Smith once likened JapanRugby League One to the early era of Super Rugby where free-scoring and high match scores were the...
Ennor heads to France
3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby2026 will be Braydon Ennor’s last season with the Crusaders. He’s signed with French side Perpignan, where he’ll join Crusaders teammate Sevu Reece. “This...
Wallabies name 40-player training squad for January camp
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWallabies coach Joe Schmidt has named a 40-player squad to assemble in Sydney ahead of the 2026 season. The start-of-year camp will see the group come together before returning to their Super Rugby Pacific...
Savea shines in New Zealand Rugby Awards
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyArdie Savea’s dominant performances across the rugby season have been reflected in the New Zealand Rugby Awards, with the 32-year-old acknowledged as the best player in the country in 2025. In...
Jason Holland returns to Hurricanes ahead of 2026 season
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Hurricanes announced the return of former coach Jason Holland to the club ahead of the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific campaign. Previously a Hurricanes assistant coach from 2016 to 2019, and then head coach...
