Fan favourite Peter Umaga-Jensen departs Hurricanes
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyBorn in Lower Hutt, Umaga-Jensen started playing rugby at the Wainuiomata Rugby Football Club when he was just five years old. An exciting young midfielder, Umaga-Jensen first debuted for the...
Slipper extends time with Brumbies as he chases Crockett's Super Rugby cap record
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyBrumbies prop James Slipper has signed a new one-year deal with the club that could see him become the most-capped Super Rugby player in the competition’s history in 2026. Slipper, 35, currently...
Ben Donaldson re-signs with Australian Rugby
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyRugby Australia and the Western Force are excited to announce Ben Donaldson has inked a new contract, re-committing to Australian Rugby until the end of 2027. A Clovelly Eagles junior, Donaldson represented...
Daugunu signs new contract
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyRugby Australia and the Queensland Reds are pleased to confirm Filipo Daugunu has re-signed through to the end of 2027. The 30-year-old returned to Ballymore ahead of this year’s Super Rugby Pacific...
Schedule for Rugby Championship confirmed
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbySANZAAR has today confirmed the match schedule for the 2025 Rugby Championship that will be played from 16 August to 2 October. The four Unions have each announced their match venues for the tournament...
Japan Rugby League One (Round Eleven) Review
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyTwo years ago, Kwagga Smith’s Shizuoka Blue Revs became the first team to beat Saitama Panasonic Wild Knights in the regular season of Japan Rugby League One. Yesterday, the Springbok backrower’s...
Frost commits to the Wallabies and Brumbies
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyRugby Australia and the ACT Brumbies are delighted to announce Nick Frost has re-committed to Australian Rugby. The 25-year-old’s new contract will see him remain in the nation’s capital until...
Matt Faessler Re-Signs With Reds and Australian Rugby
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Queensland Rugby Union and Rugby Australia are pleased to announce the re-signing of hooker Matt Faessler on a two-year deal through to the end of 2027.Faessler’s ongoing commitment...
Former All Black Tu'inukuafe retires
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyKarl Tu'inukuafe has announced his retirement from rugby. The prop made 59 Super Rugby appearances between stints for the Chiefs and Blues and played 27 tests for the All Blacks before signing with French...
All Blacks and Black Ferns confirm home fixtures for 2025
6 months 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...
