Fainga’anuku to wing for All Blacks XV against the Barbarians
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks XV Head Coach Leon MacDonald has named strong team to challenge the Barbarians in their closing match at Tottenham Spur Stadium this Sunday. Following a win against Ireland...
Highlanders provide an update Fakatava's injury
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHighlanders and All Black halfback Folau Fakatava has elected a non-operative approach initially for his injured knee. Fakatava injured his right knee, rupturing his anterior cruciate ligament (ACL),...
The Scots square off against Fiji for the ninth time
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFor the ninth time in their histories, the Scots and Fiji will lock horns, this time at Murrayfield. Fiji will have braced themselves for a backlash from Scotland after the latter came agonisingly...
Scott Fava returns to ACT Brumbies as Super W Head Coach
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe ACT Brumbies are excited to announce Brumby #64 Scott Fava will return to the club as Super W head coach until the end of 2024. A Super Rugby champion in 2004 and a Wallaby, Fava made 46 appearances...
Patrick Tuipulotu to captain All Blacks XV team to face Ireland A in Dublin
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe All Blacks XV team has been named to play Ireland A at RDS Arena in Dublin on Friday 4 November, kick-off at 7:45PM GMT (8:45AM Saturday 5 November NZDT). The matchday 23 is...
Wallabies brace for big challenge from Scotland at Murrayfield
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe first weekend of the Autumn Nations Series features a juicy clash between the Scots and Wallabies at Murrayfield. Jamie Ritchie will lead Scotland out against Australia this Saturday at BT...
All Blacks XV bolster squad ahead of Northern Tour
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe All Blacks XV have called in an additional six players to join the squad, ahead of their inaugural Northern Tour against Ireland A (4 November) and Barbarians (13 November). Cortez Ratima,...
Hurricanes Announce 2023 Squad
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Hurricanes have today named their 38-man squad for the 2023 DHL Super Rugby Pacific season. While the core of the squad is maintained from 2022, five new signs have been named, with four players...
Crusaders announce 2023 squad
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA returning Crusader, a local boy done good, and a few fresh out-of-towners – here’s your first look at the Crusaders squad for 2023. These boys will represent the club and the history of the...
Highlanders Announce 2023 Squad
3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby2023 brings the arrival of a new Super Rugby Pacific season and a new captain for the Highlanders. Experienced loose forward, Billy Harmon, will take the reins of the team for 2023, fresh from skippering...
