Junior Springboks Overpower Australia in RD#2 of TRC U20 Championship
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Junior Springboks clinched the 2026 Under-20 Rugby Championship with a round to go, overpowering Australia U20 56–17 at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Gqeberha. This followed Agentina's win...
Alec Hepburn joins Edinburgh from Scarlets
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyEdinburgh Rugby has secured the signing of seasoned Scotland prop Alec Hepburn on a two-year deal from Scarlets, with the 33-year-old set to join the capital club this summer. Hepburn...
Saints confirm nine players to depart this summer
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyNorthampton Saints today confirm that Tom West, Fyn Brown, Will Glister, Emeka Atuanya, Billy Pasco, Marco Manfredi, Archie Appleby, Jack Lawrence and Siep Walta will leave the Club at the conclusion...
Tasman Rugby Union Appoint New Director of Rugby & Mako Head Coach
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyTasman Rugby Union (TRU) has appointed Jono Phillips as its new Director Of Rugby& Mako Head Coach on a two-year fixed-term contract.Phillips has previously coached at the Taranaki Bulls and the Hurricanes,...
Greatest rivalry: Never write off All Blacks says World Cup hero
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyHaving been part of the 1995 World Cup-winning squad, few understand the depth of the rivalry between South Africa and New Zealand quite like Japie Mulder. The former Springbok centre etched his name...
Crusaders team to face Hurricanes on Friday. David Havili will run out for his 150th appearance.
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThere are moments in a season that deserve to be paused and properly acknowledged – and this weekend is one of them. Captain David Havili will run out for his 150th Crusaders...
North to retire from rugby at season end
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyGeorge North has confirmed he will retire from playing rugby at the end of the current season. Speaking on social media Wales’ most-capped men’s back said: “I just wanted to...
Super Rugby Pacific Super Round shines in Christchurch with sell-outs, stars, and success
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe first Super Rugby Pacific Super Round in Ōtautahi Christchurch has been lauded as a resounding success, with glowing reports from satisfied fans, players, coaches and management about everything from...
Botha cops two-week ban for dangerous play
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Super Rugby Pacific Foul Play Review Committee (FPRC) has found NSW Waratahs prop Daniel Botha guilty of dangerous play in a ruck in contravention of Law 9.20b. Botha was cited for dangerous play...
SANZAAR 2026 U20 Rugby Championship kicks-off in Gqeberha
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbySANZAAR’s Rugby Championship U20 competition returns to the iconic Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, when the best junior talent from South Africa, New Zealand, Australia and Argentina converges on Gqeberha...
