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Springboks look to scoop up former All Black into coaching staff

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

According to reports, the Springboks are set to sign former All Blacks flyhalf Tony Brown as an attack coach – and if they get this right, it will be a huge boost for the South Africans. Another...

Highlanders to Host Hurricanes in pre-season fixture

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Highlanders’ supporters will recall in-season matches and post season games being played at the home of the Highlanders, Forsyth Barr Stadium, but never a preseason game under the roof. That changes...

Wellington Rugby appoint new coaches for Lions and Pride

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Wellington Rugby Football Union (WRFU) are thrilled to announce the appointments of Alando Soakai and Fusi Feaunati, as the new Wellington Lions Head Coach, and Wellington Pride Head Coach, for the...

All Blacks unveil 2024 management group

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

New Zealand Rugby (NZR) has confirmed the 2024 All Blacks management group under new Head Coach Scott Robertson.  The group includes seven members who carry over from the previous All Blacks...

Japan Rugby League One Round 2 Review

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Toshiba Tops in Fuchu   All Black backrower Shannon Frizell was the toast of Fuchu tonight as his maiden try in Japan Rugby League One allowed Toshiba Brave Lupus to claim the first instalment...

Preview: Japan Rugby League One 2023-24 Round Two

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Two teams who suffered chastening defeats on the opening weekend meet at Mie on Saturday, with the home side hosting a Kubota Spears Funabashi Tokyo Bay side coming off a 52-26 defeat by playoff rivals...

Japan League One Round 1 Review

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Division One – It’s the Fabulous Ozaki Brothers Tokyo Suntory Sungoliath winger Seiya Ozaki began where he left off last term, while his younger brother Taiga also got in on the try-scoring...

Bryn Evans added to Hurricanes' coaching panel

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Hurricanes have announced that former All Black Bryn Evans will be added to the coaching group ahead of the 2024 season. Evans had already represented Hurricanes as player 25 times between 2009 and 2011...

Zebre Parma Women's franchise is born

4 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

NEW PIECE IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF WOMEN'S HIGH PERFORMANCE RUGBYGREATER EXPOSURE TO INTERNATIONAL ACTIVITY FOR THE BEST ITALIAN ATHLETESCOLLABORATION WITH THE SPANISH FEDERATION FOR THE 2024 ACTIVITY...

Moana Pasifika gear up to take the 2024 season by storm

4 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

A new wave of Moana Pasifika talent is set to light up DHL Super Rugby Pacific in 2024.  Twenty newly contracted players headline the 38-man squad. The team boasts 19 players that featured at...