Kiwi duo Laumape, Fusitu'a added to AUNZ squad
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyKiwi 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...
Leicester Tigers make Six new signings for 25/26 season
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyLeicester Tigers can confirm six additions to the 25/26 Senior Squad and two exciting youngsters who have graduated from the Under-18s into the Senior Academy ahead of new Head Coach Geoff Parling’s...
Dan Sheehan to captain Lions against Western Force
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAndy Farrell has named Dan Sheehan as captain for The British & Irish Lions' first fixture in Australia against the Western Force on Saturday. Ireland and Leinster Rugby hooker Sheehan is one of five...
Force name team to face the Lions
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Western Force 23-player team list for Saturday’s series-opening tour game against the British & Irish Lions has been confirmed. Wallabies sextet Tom Robertson, Darcy Swain, Nick Champion...
Beale named in first ever First Nations Pasifika squad
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWallabies icon Kurtley Beale and 21-cap back-rower Rob Leota are amongst the five players announced for the First Nations Pasifika Invitational XV squad to face the Lions on July 22. They are joined by...
How Du’Plessis Kirifi got his name
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyIt is long overdue but Du’Plessis Kirifi has finally been selected in the All Black squad. Born in New Plymouth and playing openside flank, he plays his Super Rugby at the Hurricanes and represents...
Hurricanes sign Japanese international Warner Dearns
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Hurricanes have announced the signing of Japanese international, Warner Dearns, for the 2026 season. “I’m really excited about the opportunity to join the Hurricanes and take...
Faessler, Paisami set to be released from Wallabies for Reds-Lions clash
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Wallabies have confirmed that two players from their initial 36-man squad to face Fiji - Matt Faessler and Hunter Paisami - will be released to play for Queensland when they take on the British &...
Maori All Blacks squad named for 2025
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyKurt Eklund (Ngāti Kahu) has been named as the new Māori All Blacks captain, with a 29-strong squad including 11 uncapped players announced today ahead of two matches against the Japan XV in Tokyo, and...
Manasa Mataele joins the Fijian Drua
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyExplosive winger and former Flying Fijian Manasa Mataele will return home for his 10th season in the Shop N Save Super Rugby Pacific season in 2026, this time in Fijian Drua colours. Originally...
