Goddard, Hooper and Vella to leave Brumbies
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyBrumbies scrum half Harrison Goddard, flanker Lachlan Hooper and prop Harry Vella have all departed the club after the 2025 season. Goddard, 27, moves to an unnamed club in Japan, while Hooper, 21, is...
Wallabies Earn Respect from Lions After Thrilling Series
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyJoe Schmidt has ruled out extending his Wallabies coaching tenure, despite presiding over one of Australia's headiest Test wins since the glory days of the 2003 Rugby World Cup. Schmidt must have been...
Taumoefolau to join Chiefs in 2026
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Gallagher Chiefs have today announced the signing of one of Super Rugby Pacific’s brightest rising stars, Kyren Taumoefolau, on a two-year contract starting in 2026. At just 22 years old, Taumoefolau...
All Blacks name squad for Rugby Championship
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks selectors Scott Robertson, Scott Hansen and Jason Ryan have named their squad for the 2025 Lipovitan-D Rugby Championship. The squad is as follows: (age, Super Rugby club, province,...
One last ride for Australia’s energiser bunny as White reflects on ‘honest conversations’ that led to retirement
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyOne of the all-time characters in Australian Rugby, Nic White, believes the time is right to call it a day as he prepares for his last Wallabies appearance. White will run out for the last time for the...
Blockbuster start to new Japan Rugby League One Season
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyDefending champions Toshiba Brave Lupus Tokyo host Saitama Panasonic Wild Knights on opening weekend in ablockbuster start to the fifth edition of Japan Rugby League One, which kicks off on December 13.Hunting...
Nic White calls time on international career
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWallaby number 875, the 35-year-old will also hang up the boots from all professional rugby at the end of 2025. Born in Scone, White’s rugby journey began as a Maitland Blacks junior as a 12-year-old...
Head Coach Rob Penney remains at the Crusaders for the 2026 season
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyRob Penney will return for next year’s Super Rugby Pacific title defence after his maiden title with the franchise in 2025. “I’m really excited and humbled to be given the opportunity...
Former All Black Ross comes into Wallabies squad
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Wallabies have called former All Black Aidan Ross into the squad for the final British & Irish Lions Test in Sydney. Ross will join the squad ahead of Saturday’s match at Accor Stadium,...
Black Ferns name 33-strong squad for Rugby World Cup in England
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyBlack Ferns coaches Allan Bunting, Tony Christie, Steve Jackson, Dan Cron and Riki Flutey have selected 33 players to defend their title at the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 in England next month.The...
