George Poolman signs deal with Waratahs until 2027
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Super Rugby Pacific pre-season squad lock-ins continue, with George Poolman set to depart the Western Force, signing with the NSW Waratahs until the end of 2027. The utility back has been part of...
Wallabies End of Year Tour squad confirmed
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyWallabies coaches have confirmed a 34-player squad for the upcoming End of Year Tour, with uncapped Queensland pair Aidan Ross and Kalani Thomas selected as potential debutants. Loosehead prop Ross,...
Carter Gordon Signs with Queensland Reds and Rugby Australia
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyCarter Gordon is to link with the Queensland Reds and Rugby Australia through 2028 under a deal struck for the 2023 Wallabies flyhalf to return to rugby union.RA and the Queensland Rugby Union are...
Tevita Mafileo called up by Scott Robertson
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks selectors have named their squad for the 2025 Grand Slam tour, which kicks off with ‘The Gallagher Cup – The Rematch’ against Ireland in Chicago, followed by matches against...
Free Jacks Welcome Pingi Tala’apitaga as New Forwards Coach
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe New England Free Jacks have recruited the highly rated Pingi Tala’apitaga to join their coaching staff for the 2026 MLR season. The 38-year-old Samoan becomes the latest coach to join the Free...
Steve Cummins rejoins Scarlets as injury cover
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAustralian second row Steve Cummins has rejoined the Scarlets as short-term injury cover. Steve spent three years in Llanelli after arriving from Super Rugby side Melbourne Rebels in 2017. He made 46...
Force secure NZ U20s assistant Dunlea as new forwards coach
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Western Force is rapt to confirm the appointment of former New Zealand U20s and Canterbury assistant coach Craig Dunlea as the Club’s new forwards coach. The former prop will complete the Force’s...
Force duo Watts & Sevele set to depart
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Western Force thanks Mitch Watts and Papillon Sevele for their service to the Club, with the pair departing following the conclusion of 2025 Super Rugby AUS. The Club acknowledges their contributions,...
Ulugia joins Wallabies coaching staff for End of Year Tour
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter finishing his tenure as Wallabies assistant coach last weekend, Mike Cron has agreed to continue his work with Australian Rugby as a mentor for the next generation of forwards coaches, particularly...
Jacomb Confirms Future with the Highlanders
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Highlanders have confirmed the signing of exciting young Taranaki playmaker, Josh Jacomb for the 2027 and 2028 Super Rugby Pacific seasons. Continuing their moves to bolster their backline depth...
