Future stars prepare for U20 Championship’s return in South Africa
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe World Rugby U20 Championship 2023 kicks off a month from today on 24 June, when the global age-grade competition returns for the first time since 2019 before the pandemic, with rugby’s next generation...
Levi Aumua signs to Crusaders until 2025
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAumua has played Super Rugby for Moana Pasifika since their inaugural season in 2022, and spent time with the Chiefs in 2018 and the Blues in 2019. He plays for Tasman Mako in the Bunnings...
Wellington Lions confirm wider coaching group
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWellington Rugby Football Union [WRFU] has today confirmed the three assistant coaches who will assist the recently appointed head coach, Tamati Ellison, for the 2023 Bunnings Warehouse NPC competition....
Monty Ioane joins Lyon
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMelbourne Rebels winger, Monty Ioane has signed a two-year deal with French side Lyon. Ioane will join the likes of new recruits Alban Roussel, Colomiers' Pierre-Samuel Pacheco, scrum half Martin Page-Relo,...
Juarno Augustus signs new deal with Northampton Saints
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNorthampton Saints can today confirm that Juarno Augustus has put pen to paper on a new contract with the Club. The influential South African No.8 has become a fixture in the first team at cinch...
Former All Black Mauger quits as Moana Pasifika coach
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer All Blacks centre Aaron Mauger quit Monday as head coach of Super Rugby Pacific bottom side Moana Pasifika to spend more time with his family. The 42-year-old took the reins of the Auckland-based...
Brad Shields signs with Wellington Rugby for 2023
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWellington Rugby Football Union have today announced the signing of former England international, Brad Shields. Shields will return to New Zealand to link up with Wellington in the 2023 Bunnings...
ICYMI: Matt Philip to make season debut against Highlanders
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Melbourne Rebels will enter Saturday afternoon’s crucial clash against the Highlanders welcoming back a plethora of international experience, with lock Matt Philip named for his first match of...
Blues look for consistency ahead of playoffs
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyConsistency, especially against the top teams in Super Rugby Pacific, continues to elude the Blues, and things will be more challenging in Brisbane on Friday against a confident Reds team. Acting captain...
Mark Nawaqanitawase re-signs with Waratahs, Rugby Australia
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRugby Australia and the New South Wales Waratahs have today announced the re-signing of exciting outside back Mark Nawaqanitawase until the end of the 2024 season. The 22 year-old made his Wallabies debut...
