Tane Edmed’s NPC success fuels Wallabies aspirations
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWaratahs first five-eighths and North Harbour NPC standout in 2024, Tane Edmed, hopes his brush with New Zealand's rugby system will boost his international chances with the Wallabies. Edmed,...
Brumbies elevate four players to 2025 Super Rugby Pacific squad
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Brumbies announced the signing of four players to the 2025 Super Rugby Pacific roster, all being elevated from the Elite Development Squad. In a great showcase of the Brumbies pathways,...
Christian Lio-WIllie Renews Crusaders Contract
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyChristian Lio-Willie has secured his future with the Crusaders and signed a contract through until 2027. The loose forward joined the Crusaders for the 2023 Super Rugby Pacific season and played every...
Hurricanes sign dynamic outside-back Kade Banks for 2025
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Hurricanes are thrilled to announce the signing of dynamic outside-back, Kade Banks for the 2025 season. Banks, fresh off the back of a standout NPC season with North Harbour, has...
Update to All Blacks travelling squad for Japan and Northern Tour
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe All Blacks have made three injury-enforced changes to the squad for the 2024 Lipovitan-D Challenge Cup match against Japan and the Northern Tour. Ethan Blackadder (calf), Luke Jacobson...
Tamati Ellison accepts full time All Blacks role
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Crusaders confirmed Tamati Ellison has been offered and accepted a full-time role with the All Blacks ahead of their Northern Tour. This means the 2024 Super Rugby Pacific campaign was his last with...
Waratahs and Wallabies great Tim Gavin inducted into Hall of Champions
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyGavin joins Suzy Batkovic (Basketball), Alex Blackwell (Cricket), Murray Braund (Surf Lifesaving) and Pattie Dench (Sport Pistol), with AFL great Paul Kelly elevated to legend status. The backrower cemented...
Cam Regard returns to the All Blacks ahead of November tests
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks Head Coach Scott Robertson and his co-selectors have named their All Blacks squad for the 2024 Lipovitan-D Challenge Cup and the Northern Tour. The Northern Tour squad...
URC Round 3 Review
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyLeaders Leinster looking forward to special day There’s now clear distance between Leinster Rugby and the rest of the league as they look ahead to a “special” derby day next...
Corey Toole signs new deal with Brumbies
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Brumbies have confirmed winger Corey Toole has inked a one year extension at the club. Toole has been one of the Brumbies best since his debut in 2023, crossing for 17 tries in 27 matches. Watch...
