Super Rugby Pacific expands awards program for 2026
6 days ago by Ultimate RugbySuper Rugby Pacific will introduce two new major accolades to the end-of-season awards program in 2026, with Rookie of the Year and a Team of the Year to be presented alongside the competition’s...
Tries Galore in Japan Rugby League One
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer All Blacks, (Canterbury) Crusaders and Kobelco Kobe Steelers coach Wayne Smith once likened JapanRugby League One to the early era of Super Rugby where free-scoring and high match scores were the...
Injury Clouds Fabian Holland’s Season Opener
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Highlanders’ final preparations for the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific season have been clouded by a significant injury to star lock Fabian Holland. The All Black second-rower was forced from the field...
Nawaqanitawase Signs with Wild Knights
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer Wallabies winger Mark Nawaqanitawase is returning to his rugby union roots, signing a major deal to join the Saitama Wild Knights for the 2026-27 Japanese season. The 25-year-old dual-code international,...
Super Rugby Pacific 2026: Key Law Amendments Confirmed
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbySuper Rugby Pacific organisers have officially confirmed a series of law variations for the 2026 season. These amendments are designed to increase game speed and provide referees with greater flexibility...
Brotherhood Over Blame: All Blacks Defend Savea at Super Rugby Launch
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyAt the 2026 Super Rugby launch, the shadow of Scott Robertson’s departure loomed large, but senior All Blacks were quick to shift the focus toward internal solidarity. Patrick Tuipulotu and Codie...
Super Rugby Pacific season launched in Auckland
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyThe milestone 2026 Super Rugby Pacific season was officially launched in Auckland today, with players past and present gathering in Okahu Bay to help kick off the celebrations of 30 years of Super Rugby. The...
Super Rugby Pacific confirms new law innovations for 2026 season
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyThirty years of leading innovation across the rugby world will continue in Super Rugby Pacific in 2026 with new law modifications designed to further reduce stoppages, inspire positive play and simplify...
Max Jorgensen commits long-term to Australian Rugby
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyRugby Australia and the NSW Waratahs are thrilled to announce the re-signing of young outside back Max Jorgensen to a five-year extension through to the end of 2031. The deal ensures Jorgensen, 21, will...
Perpignan's Max Hicks to join Newcastle Red Bulls
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyPerpignan’s Max Hicks will join Newcastle Red Bulls in the summer, with the 6 foot 6 forward arriving on a two-year deal. The 26-year-old Kiwi plays back row or lock, with the Maori All Black cap...
