'Full circle moment' - James O'Connor re-joins Force for 2027 season
3 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyO’Connor made his Super Rugby debut with the Force as a 17-year-old back in 2008. At the time, he was the youngest debutant in Super Rugby competition history. The versatile back played 39 Super...
Experience and fresh talent blend in Queensland Reds' Super Rugby AUS Squad
4 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyWallabies Tom Lynagh, Izaia Perese, Zane Nonggorr, Matt Faessler and Josh Flook have been included in a Queensland Reds squad that combines experience and emerging talent for the Super Rugby AUS competition. The...
Michael Cheika appointed NSW Waratahs coach
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyChampion-winning head coach Michael Cheika has returned to the NSW Waratahs, signing on with his former club for the 2027 season. The 59-year-old helped the Waratahs claim their lone Super Rugby title,...
Jim Henry appointed as Saint's new defence coach.
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyNorthampton Saints today confirm that Jim Henry has been promoted to the role of Defence Coach ahead of the 2026/27 season. Henry joined Saints as Forwards Transition Coach ahead of the 2022/23...
Prem Rugby Fixtures Confirmed
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Gallagher PREM returns with a bang on Friday, September 25, as reigning champions Northampton Saints begin the defence of their title against a bolstered Newcastle Red Bulls side, live on TNT...
Izaia Perese Signs with Queensland Reds and Rugby Australia
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Queensland Reds and Rugby Australia are thrilled to announce the signing of centre Izaia Perese, who returns to Australia on a deal through 2028.The explosive, power-running traits of Perese will add...
Bennett, Rowe and Alexander to join Saints
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyJames Bennett, Thomas Rowe and Ben Alexander have all signed full-time contracts with Northampton Saints ahead of the 2026/27 season, following successful trial periods at the Club. Lock Bennett and winger...
Hooper extends Chiefs contract into 2028
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyExeter Chiefs’ Australian flanker Tom Hooper has extended his two-year contract by a year to take him into the 2027/28 season. Recently named in the Premiership Team of the Season after helping...
Tom Hooper Signed by Queensland Reds for Return to Australian Rugby
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Queensland Rugby Union and Rugby Australia are pleased to announce that Wallaby Tom Hooper has officially committed his long-term future to Australian Rugby, signing a new agreement that will see him...
Zambonin locks into new Chiefs contract early
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyExeter Chiefs and Italian international lock Andrea Zambonin has put pen to paper on an early contract until the end of the 2027/28 season. In the direct aftermath of starting the Gallagher PREM final...
