Avan Lee appointed Munster Rugby Interim CEO
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyOne of the most experienced executives in club rugby, Lee brings more than a decade of leadership at the highest level of the professional game, having served for 10 years as Chief Executive Officer of...
Finals footy is here, and One NZ Stadium is set for a huge Canterbury double-header
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyCanterbury’s Hilux NPC side will take on Waikato in a do-or-die quarter final, with All Blacks locks Jamie Hannah and Sam Darry bolstering the starting line-up, while James White, Johnny McNicholl...
England 'A ' coaches confirmed for Argentina XV fixture
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyHead coach Mark Mapletoft has selected his coaching staff for England Men's 'A' vs. Argentina XV this November. England 'A' open their campaign in a month's time at The Rec, Bath on Friday...
Ardie Savea signs with the Blues for the Super Rugby Pacific 2027 season
3 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks captain Ardie Savea has signed with the Blues for the DHL 2027 Super Rugby Pacific season, a move that brings one of the world’s best players and biggest personalities to Auckland.For...
All Blacks No 8 Semisi Tupou Ta’eiloa signs with Hurricanes
3 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Hurricanes are thrilled to confirm the signing of All Blacks No 8 Semisi Tupou Ta’eiloa on a two-year deal beginning next season. Among the most exciting young talents in New Zealand, Tupou...
Edinburgh Rugby star admits work to do to make World Cup
3 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyLiam McConnell accepts he has work to do if he is to force his way into the Scotland squad for next year's Rugby World Cup. The former Scotland U20 captain enjoyed a breakthrough year...
Leinster and Ireland reportedly dealt Caelan Doris hammerblow
3 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster and Ireland have suffered another setback, with captain Caelan Doris expected to remain sidelined until at least the new year after complications have delayed his recovery from surgery. The...
Exeter Chiefs benefit from World Rugby regulation as Wallabies lose star forward for All Blacks Test
3 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyExeter Chiefs look set to benefit from World Rugby Test regulations in the coming weeks, with Wallabies star Tom Hooper primed to make his PREM return. The 25-year-old forward, who can play...
Springboks set for historic 100th Test against Wallabies
3 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Wallabies’ 2027 schedule will feature a landmark 100th Test against the Springboks, adding another major chapter to one of rugby’s oldest rivalries as Australia prepares to host the Rugby...
Jurie injury frees up 10 for Yaqeen - Stormers
3 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyStormers boss John Dobson has revealed flyhalf Jurie Matthee will play no part in Friday night’s fixture in Edinburgh. Matthee hurt his ankle in last week’s URC round-one 29-15 win against...
