Sacked England coach Jones to lead Barbarians at Twickenham
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEddie Jones will return to Twickenham next May following his dismissal as England coach as he takes charge of the Barbarians against a World XV. The Australian was sacked less than a year...
Ardie Savea Wins All Blacks Player of the Year at ASB Awards
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHurricanes 2021 captain Ardie Savea has been named All Blacks Player of the Year at the 2022 ASB New Zealand Rugby Awards for the second year in a row. After another bumper international...
Ruahei Demant and World Cup winning Black Ferns shine at the ASB Rugby Awards
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBlack Ferns co-captain and World Cup winner, Ruahei Demant has collected three major prizes at the 2022 ASB Rugby Awards, including the supreme Kelvin R. Tremain Memorial Player of the Year. As well as...
NZR elect first female Chair
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDame Patsy Reddy has become the first female Chair of New Zealand Rugby (NZR). She was elected Chair at NZR’s final Board meeting of the year in Auckland today and will replace outgoing Chair Stewart...
Stade Français confirm the signing of Joe Marchant
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHot on the heels of his exit at Harlequins last month, Stade Francais have confirmed the acquisition of England international Joe Marchant. 🏴 𝐖𝐇𝐀𝐓...
Kurt Baker signs off decorated Sevens career in Dubai
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks Sevens rugby legend Kurt Baker has announced his retirement from international rugby sevens, following the All Blacks Sevens 2022 World Series tournament in Dubai. Baker,...
Super Rugby Pacific locked in until 2030
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDHL Super Rugby Pacific’s future has been locked in until 2030 with New Zealand Rugby (NZR) and Rugby Australia (RA) announcing details of a new joint-venture agreement in...
Highlander greats join Management Team
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer Highlanders’ co-captains Nasi Manu and Ben Smith have joined the 2023 Highlanders’ management team. Manu, who co-captained the team with Smith to a Super Rugby Championship in 2015,...
Force sign first Brazilian in Super Rugby
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Western Force has announced the long-term signing of Brazilian prop Wilton Rebolo ahead of the 2023 Super Rugby Pacific season. The 27-year-old, who can play tight head prop and hooker, has...
Sean Everitt steps down as Sharks Head Coach
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDurban, 28 November 2022: The Sharks today announced that by mutual consent, the Cell C Sharks Head Coach, Sean Everitt has stepped down from his role, with immediate effect. Coetzee added:...
