Nienaber names squad for second preparation camp
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Jacques Nienaber had the luxury of naming a group of 33 players for their second preparation camp in Durban from Monday to Wednesday, which included 10 players who featured in the Vodacom...
Billy Proctor recommits to Hurricanes on two-year deal
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyWellington centre, Billy Proctor, has recommitted to the Hurricanes through to the end of the 2025 which will mark his sixth and seventh seasons with the Club. In 2019, the then teenager inked a...
Wayne Smith appointed to new role as Performance Coach for the All Blacks and Black Ferns
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyWayne Smith has been appointed as Performance Coach to the Black Ferns and All Blacks in a unique new role that will include mentoring and supporting the respective Head Coaches and enhancing...
Leicester Tigers add international duo to squad
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyLeicester Tigers are pleased to confirm the signings of international duo Sam Carter and Solomone Kata. The 28-year-old Kata, who is capable of playing in the midfield or on the wing, will join...
Future stars prepare for U20 Championship’s return in South Africa
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyThe World Rugby U20 Championship 2023 kicks off a month from today on 24 June, when the global age-grade competition returns for the first time since 2019 before the pandemic, with rugby’s next generation...
Dan Sheehan has been named the URC Players’ Player of the Season
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyThe award is voted for by the league’s captains and vice-captains and the 24-year-old came out on top in a poll which was conducted at the end of the regular campaign. It is the second time...
Japan name squad for RWC warm up games
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyJamie Joseph has named his Japan squad that will take him through the upcoming tests and RWC warm up games. The 36-member Brave Blossoms Squad will be supplemented by a 10-member Wider Training Squad...
Tyla Nathan-Wong granted release from Black Ferns Sevens contract
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand Rugby (NZR) has agreed to release Black Ferns Sevens player Tyla Nathan-Wong from her contract at her own request to pursue an opportunity to play in the NRLW competition during the Black Ferns...
Levi Aumua signs to Crusaders until 2025
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyAumua has played Super Rugby for Moana Pasifika since their inaugural season in 2022, and spent time with the Chiefs in 2018 and the Blues in 2019. He plays for Tasman Mako in the Bunnings...
Wellington Lions confirm wider coaching group
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyWellington Rugby Football Union [WRFU] has today confirmed the three assistant coaches who will assist the recently appointed head coach, Tamati Ellison, for the 2023 Bunnings Warehouse NPC competition....
