Jimmy Gopperth to join Provence
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyProvence Rugby announces the arrival of Jimmy Gopperth from the Leicester Tigers on a one-season deal. Gopperth, who has played about twenty games this season - including the semi-final against...
Roger Randle and David Hill extend coaching contracts with Chiefs
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Chiefs Rugby Club today announced that Roger Randle and David Hill will continue in their coaching roles to the end of 2026.Their contract extensions align with that of head coach Clayton McMillan...
New Zealand Under 20 squad named for the World Rugby U20 Championship
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe New Zealand Under 20 squad has been named ahead of the World Rugby U20 Championship later this month. Head coach Clark Laidlaw and assistant coaches Marty Bourke and Wesley Clarke selected 30 players...
New Zealand Rugby King’s Birthday honours recipients
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand Rugby (NZR) has congratulated All Blacks and Black Ferns Performance Coach Wayne Smith, and Black Ferns Co-Captains Ruahei Demant and Kennedy Simon, who have all been honoured in the 2023 King’s...
Patrick Tuipulotu out of Super Rugby Pacific playoffs
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBlues and All Blacks lock Patrick Tuipulotu has been ruled out of the Super Rugby Pacific playoffs after sustaining a broken arm. Coach Leon MacDonald confirmed Tuipulotu’s injury on Monday and...
I won’t be back with the Ospreys – Alun Wyn Jones
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAlun Wyn Jones has confirmed he will not be an Ospreys player next season. The former Wales and British and Irish Lions captain announced his retirement from international rugby last month after making...
Scarlets confirm coaching team for 2023-24 season
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyScarlets can confirm their coaching team for the 2023-24 season. Ex-Springboks lock Albert van den Berg is to become the club’s Forwards Coach, replacing Ben Franks who has returned to New...
All Blacks midfielder David Havili sidelined for two months
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMidfielder David Havili won’t feature in the Super Rugby Pacific playoffs and is likely to miss the All Blacks’ July tests due to injury. The 28-year-old Havili limped off in the Crusaders'...
Team News: Western Force vs Chiefs
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFacing up against minor premiers the formidable Chiefs, head coach Simon Cron has made three changes to his starting XV. Argentinian Puma Santiago Medrano returns to the pack after a stint on the sideline...
Team News: Hurricanes vs Crusaders
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHurricanes Head Coach Jason Holland has named his side for Saturday’s final round-robin clash of the 2023 DHL Super Rugby Pacific competition against the Crusaders at Sky Stadium. The match...
