All Blacks refute SBW injury rumours
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyThe All Blacks have denied speculation that star inside centre Sonny Bill Williams may be ruled out of the World Cup due to an injury. Williams has been suffering from a calf injury in...
Tonga name Rugby World Cup squad
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyTonga Head Coach Toutai Kefu has confirmed his 31-man squad for the Rugby World Cup. Players from clubs in England, France, Australia, New Zealand, Scotland, USA and Tongan based...
Weekend Round Up
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbySekope Kepu to retire from International Rugby at the end of 2019 Wallabies veteran Sekope Kepu has today announced he will retire from international rugby at the end of 2019 following...
Aaron Cruden in line for shock return to Super Rugby
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer All Blacks and Chiefs flyhalf Aaron Cruden is in line for a shock return to the Chiefs for next year's Super Rugby season. The 30-year-old will finish his stint at French club Montpellier...
Legion sign Hurricanes prop Chris Eves
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyThe San Diego Legion have added vastly experienced New Zealander Chris Eves to their front row ranks for the 2020 Major League Rugby season. He arrives as a direct replacement for the departing...
Hosts Japan Name Rugby World Cup Squad
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyJapan head coach Jamie Joseph has announced his 31-man Japan squad who will represent the host nation when the 2019 Rugby World Cup kicks off next month. Michael Leitch will captain the side and...
Tuesday Round Up
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyRyan Crotty to make his return: Crotty will make his long awaited injury return for Canterbury in the Mitre 10 Cup this weekend following thumb surgery. Not only are the All Blacks in need of...
Chris Gibbes joins Hurricanes as assistant coach
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyWidely respected coach Chris Gibbes has joined the Hurricanes on a two-year deal as an assistant coach.Gibbes, 46, will leave his role as head coach of the Wellington Lions at the end of the Mitre 10 Cup...
Watch: Rieko Ioane scores an intercept try for Auckland
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyA 50-metre interception try highlighted All Black winger Rieko Ioane's return to provincial rugby as Auckland beat Bay of Plenty 19-13 on Saturday. The under-pressure winger had a somewhat solid...
Thursday Morning Round Up
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld announces immediate law amendment following contentious Wales try World Rugby has changed a rule governing restarts in the wake of George North’s contentious try for...
