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White's driving force as Lions tour looms

11 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wallabies scrumhalf Nic White says it felt like his world ended when injury robbed him of the chance to face the British and Irish Lions 12 years ago, but the stars are finally aligning for him. White...

Tu'Ungafasi marks 150th cap

11 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Tu’ungafasi marks 150th cap in powerful Blues line-up for Eden Park opener The Blues have named a powerful team with eight All Blacks in the starting line-up for the opening round of the Super Rugby...

Argentina to Play South Africa in London

11 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

In an exciting development, Argentina will host its Round 6 Rugby Championship match against Rugby World Cup winners South Africa in London in October. SANZAAR and Unión Argentina de Rugby...

Niall Scannell extends his stay with Munster

11 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Munster Rugby and the IRFU are pleased to announce a one-year contract extension for Niall Scannell. The 20-cap Ireland international hooker is on track to reach 200 appearances for Munster having scored...

Japan Rugby League One: Round Seven Review

11 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Saitama Panasonic Wild Knights remain top of the table after today’s Grand Final replay produced another thriller in Japan Rugby League One, with the playing through champions Toshiba Brave Lupus...

Bath sign Carreras

11 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Bath Rugby announced the signing of Santi Carreras from Gloucester Rugby. The 26-year-old Argentinian international has put pen-to-paper on a three-year deal and will join the club this summer...

All Blacks Return as Southern Rivals Face Off on Waitangi Day

11 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Waitangi Day rugby in Invercargill will see South Island rivals the Highlanders and Crusaders play their final DHL Super Rugby Pacific warm-up game. Added lustre will be provided with the return...

Former All Black Tu'inukuafe retires

11 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Karl Tu'inukuafe has announced his retirement from rugby. The prop made 59 Super Rugby appearances between stints for the Chiefs and Blues and played 27 tests for the All Blacks before signing with French...

Xavier Numia Recommits to Hurricanes Through 2027

11 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Formidable prop Xavier Numia has recommitted to the Hurricanes through to the end of 2027, bolstering the forward pack for at least three more seasons. Numia has been a key figure in the Hurricanes’...

Savea named Moana Pasifika Captain

11 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ardie Savea will lead Moana Pasifika into a new era, named as captain for the 2025 DHL Super Rugby Pacific season.  The loose forward has played 94 Tests for the All Blacks and will make his Moana...