Roberts: Ospreys v Stormers is the Game of the Round
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJamie Roberts has hailed Friday night’s clash between the Ospreys and the DHL Stormers as the game of the weekend in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship. The former Wales and Lions centre, who...
Du Preez twins to remain at the AJ Bell
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe powerhouse twin duo of Jean-Luc and Dan du Preez have penned new deals which will keep them in the Sale jersey until the end of the 2025-26 season. The club released the following statement: “Sale...
Highlanders Confirm Coaching Group for 2023
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Highlanders have announced Otago NPC Coach Tom Donnelly has been appointed as their forwards coach for two years from 2023. Donnelly played 65 games for the Highlanders between 2004-2011 as...
Hurricanes Sign Young Gun, Peter Lakai
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Hurricanes have announced the signing of young gun, Peter Lakai, which will see him don the yellow jersey until the end of 2025. The 19-year-old loose forward joined the Wellington Lions...
Highlanders and Crusaders set for Farmlands Cup showdown in North Otago
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter a one-year hiatus due to Covid-19, the Crusaders and Highlanders will have a pre-season showdown on Friday 10 February 2023 in Weston, North Otago for the Farmlands Cup.Through this annual event,...
All Blacks XV squad named for two-match tour against Ireland A and Barbarians
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAuckland and Blues lock Patrick Tuipulotu will captain the inaugural All Blacks XV squad selected for two matches against Ireland A and the Barbarians next month. The 28-strong All Blacks XV squad was...
All Blacks name 35 man squad for November Tests
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks selectors Ian Foster, Joe Schmidt and Jason Ryan have named the following squad for the Lipovitan-D Rugby Challenge Cup fixture in Japan and the Healthspan Elite Northern Tour of Wales, Scotland...
Nepo Laulala extends commitment to New Zealand Rugby and the Blues
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNepo Laulala has committed to New Zealand Rugby (NZR) and the Blues for another year, officially extending his contract through to the end of 2023. Making his All Blacks debut in 2015, the 30-year-old...
Power-pack Matanzima charges Bulls bench
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyProp Simphiwe Matanzima has starred as a super-sub for the Bulls but the 25-year-old's left shoulder is primed to carry the hit as a starter in the United Rugby Championship. Born...
Glasgow Warriors bolster front-row options with double deal
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyGlasgow Warriors have bolstered their front-row options ahead of this weekend’s United Rugby Championship clash with the Bulls at Scotstoun, after prop Lucio Sordoni and hooker Gregor Hiddleston...
