Noah Hotham commits to Crusaders until 2027
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Crusaders are excited to announce that Noah Hotham has extended his contract with the team until 2027. The 21-year-old halfback has been a crucial part of the Crusaders' lineup. Hotham,...
Japan Rugby League One: Round Seven Review
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySaitama Panasonic Wild Knights remain top of the table after today’s Grand Final replay produced another thriller in Japan Rugby League One, with the playing through champions Toshiba Brave Lupus...
Japan Rugby League One 2024-25 Round Six Review
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyDivision One Eighteen points from flyhalf Mikiya Takamoto led Tokyo Suntory Sungoliath to their second win of the season, knocking Shizuoka Blue Revs out of the top four in the process, as the visitors...
International Club Partnerships Increasing Player Flow to Japan Rugby League One
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe recently announced signing of former England Under-20 captain Lewis Chessum by Mitsubishi Heavy IndustriesSagamihara Dynaboars has highlighted the increasing flow of players from the northern hemisphere...
Jorja Miller wins Kelvin R Tremain Memorial Player of the Year
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Olympic Gold medal winning Black Ferns Sevens have swept the ASB Rugby Awards in 2024, claiming adidas New Zealand Team of the Year, Cory Sweeney the ASB New Zealand Coach of the Year and Jorja Miller...
Graham Dewes and Jono Gibbes have joined the Chiefs
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyGraham Dewes and Jono Gibbes have joined the Chiefs as assistant coaches for the 2025 DHL Super Rugby Pacific campaign. Both have roots in the Chiefs region: Dewes, a former Fiji Test player and forwards...
All Blacks and Black Ferns confirm home fixtures for 2025
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyA Black Ferns-All Blacks double-header at Sky Stadium in Wellington will be the centre point of an action-packed 2025 domestic Test season featuring nine matches across New Zealand.The Black Ferns Rugby...
New Zealand name Under 85kg team to tour Sri Lanka
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand Rugby (NZR) today confirmed the inaugural Under 85kg national team will tour Sri Lanka in May next year.After receiving an invitation from the South Asian country earlier this year, it has...
2025 Super Rugby Aupiki draw announced
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyHistory will be up for grabs in 2025 with an inaugural Women’s Super Rugby Champions Final to be played between the respective Super Rugby Aupiki and Super W winners. Champions Final headlines 2025...
Taine Robinson names in Highlanders Super Rugby Squad
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Highlanders are excited to announce their squad for the 2025 Super Rugby Pacific season, as Head Coach Jamie Joseph returns to lead the team. Joseph, who previously coached the Highlanders...
