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Men's July internationals match officials update

5 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

World Rugby has confirmed updated Emirates Match Official appointments for the Maori All Blacks v Scotland and Fiji v Scotland fixtures this month following an injury to Reuben Keane (Australia). Keane...

Players leaving and Joining the URC this season

5 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The South African United Rugby Championship franchises are undergoing significant squad changes ahead of the 2025/26 season, with a host of high-profile departures and exciting new arrivals across the...

McDowall to captain Scotland against the Maori All Blacks

5 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

On Saturday, Stafford McDowall will captain Scotland for their first match of the Skyscanner Pacific Tour, against the Maori All Blacks. McDowall has previous experience of leading his...

Laumape Joins AUNZ XV for Lions Clash

6 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

After months of speculation and anticipation, the AUNZ Invitational XV is beginning to take shape, with former All Blacks midfielder Ngani Laumape unveiled as the fifth New Zealander named in the squad...

Ardie Savea speaks ahead of France fixture

6 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

All Blacks loose forward Ardie Savea is expecting France to be a typically competitive unit in Saturday's opening Lipovitan-D series Test in Dunedin. Savea said while France had left some players at...

Jock Campbell Re-Signs at Reds for 2026

6 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Queensland Rugby Union is delighted to announce the re-signing of fullback Jock Campbell on the eve of a landmark honour for the Queensland Reds. Campbell, 30, will captain the Reds in Wednesday...

Force farewells six players after conclusion of 2025 season

6 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Western Force thanks departing players Ryan Coxon, Tom Horton, Atu Moli, Reesjan Pasitoa, Matt Proctor and Sio Tomkinson for their service to the Club. The departure of the sextet comes after Saturday’s...

Kiwi duo Laumape, Fusitu'a added to AUNZ squad

6 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Kiwi duo Ngani Laumape and Joshua Fusitu'a are the latest names confirmed for the AUNZ Invitational XV squad to face the British & Irish Lions on July 12. It comes after the announcement of All Blacks...

Independent disciplinary update: Randall Baker and George Timmins

6 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Randall Baker (New Zealand) has been suspended for 3 matches, reduced to 2 on successful completion of the Coaching Intervention Programme, and George Timmins (England) has been suspended for 5 matches...

All Blacks Squad Update

6 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

All Blacks prop Tamaiti Williams has been ruled out of the Lipovitan-D July Series as he will require surgery for a torn meniscus.Williams pulled up with a painful knee following the Super Rugby Final,...