Sotutu, Ross added to AUNZ squad for British & Irish Lions tour match
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks number eight Hoskins Sotutu has added to the all-star AUNZ Invitational XV squad set for next Saturday’s match against the British & Irish Lions. The powerful Blues back-rower is...
Debreczeni and O'Donnell to leave Brumbies after Lions clash
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyACT Brumbies fly half Jack Debreczeni and wing Ben O’Donnell will depart the club after next Wednesday’s game against the British & Irish Lions.The pair are available for the Lions...
Saints sign lock van der Mescht
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyNorthampton Saints are delighted to today confirm the signing of South African lock, Juan John ‘JJ’ van der Mescht, ahead of the 2025/26 season. The 6’7”, 145kg second row arrives...
Laumape Joins AUNZ XV for Lions Clash
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter months of speculation and anticipation, the AUNZ Invitational XV is beginning to take shape, with former All Blacks midfielder Ngani Laumape unveiled as the fifth New Zealander named in the squad...
Match Preview: Queensland Reds v British & Irish Lions
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyIn the space of two years, Hugo Keenan has gone from playing at his first Rugby World Cup to gracing the Olympic stage, and now making his debut for the British & Irish Lions ©INPHO/Dan Sheridan The...
Matt Phillips: 'Biggest game of my career'
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyIt's not very often players get a second shot with a side - but for 31-test Wallaby Matt Philip, his return to his home state of New South Wales has been a long time coming. Growing up watching the Waratahs,...
Ardie Savea speaks ahead of France fixture
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks loose forward Ardie Savea is expecting France to be a typically competitive unit in Saturday's opening Lipovitan-D series Test in Dunedin. Savea said while France had left some players at...
Jock Campbell Re-Signs at Reds for 2026
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Queensland Rugby Union is delighted to announce the re-signing of fullback Jock Campbell on the eve of a landmark honour for the Queensland Reds. Campbell, 30, will captain the Reds in Wednesday...
Force farewells six players after conclusion of 2025 season
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Western Force thanks departing players Ryan Coxon, Tom Horton, Atu Moli, Reesjan Pasitoa, Matt Proctor and Sio Tomkinson for their service to the Club. The departure of the sextet comes after Saturday’s...
Kellaway & Toole released from Wallabies camp for Lions tour matches
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Wallabies have confirmed the release of Andrew Kellaway and Corey Toole to their respective clubs ahead of their matches against the British & Irish Lions. 39-cap Kellaway joins Test teammate...
