Doris and McCarthy return, Ioane set for debut as team named for Champions Cup opener against Harlequins
17 hours ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Leinster Rugby team, proudly sponsored by Bank of Ireland, to take on Harlequins in Round 1 of the Investec Champions Cup at Aviva Stadium on Saturday (KO: 5.30pm, live on Premier Sports 1) has been...
Rieko Ioane available for selection for Leinster after arriving last week
3 days ago by Ultimate RugbyAfternoon all, Leinster Rugby Head Coach Leo Cullen has issued an injury update ahead of Saturday's Investec Champions Cup Round 1 clash with Harlequins at Aviva Stadium (KO: 5.30pm,...
All Blacks dominate Wales, Springboks punish ill-disciplined Ireland
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand continued their longstanding dominance over Wales as they cruised to a seven-try 52-26 win in Cardiff. The All Blacks have now won each of their last 34 matches against Wales, who were made...
New Zealand Player Ratings; Wales v New Zeland
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyA spirited performance from Wales to go blow-for-blow with the All Blacks but a second half surge showed New Zealand’s quality to outplay the Welshmen. Here is how we rated the New Zealand...
13 changes for the All Blacks ahead of Wales clash
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyThere are thirteen changes to the run-on side against England, as well as a fully changed bench. The reserve front row from last week – Tamaiti Williams, Samisoni Taukei’aho and...
Super Rugby Pacific squads named for 2026 season
4 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbySuper Rugby Pacific squads named for 2026 season As Super Rugby Pacific prepares to celebrate 30 years, all 11 clubs have announced their squads for the 2026 season. Fan favourites will...
Tevita Mafileo called up by Scott Robertson
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks selectors have named their squad for the 2025 Grand Slam tour, which kicks off with ‘The Gallagher Cup – The Rematch’ against Ireland in Chicago, followed by matches against...
Holland starts as the All Blacks make a late change
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks lock Tupou Vaa’i has been ruled out of the second Bledisloe Cup and final Lipovitan-D Rugby Championship match in Perth on Saturday night. Vaa’i took a knock to his right knee at...
All Blacks team named for last round clash
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe All Blacks’ selectors have named their team to play Australia at Optus Stadium this Saturday evening, with six changes to the team that started the first Bledisloe Cup...
Thirteen All Blacks available for round 8 of the NPC
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyEight NPC teams will welcome back members of the current All Blacks squad when round 8 kicks off this Friday, with thirteen players released to play for their provincial teams. Josh Lord, who has been...
