Hurricanes sign Japanese international Warner Dearns
3 days ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Hurricanes have announced the signing of Japanese international, Warner Dearns, for the 2026 season. “I’m really excited about the opportunity to join the Hurricanes and take...
New Maori All Blacks jersey launches honouring legacy and strength
4 days ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand Rugby (NZR) and adidas are proud to announce the release of the newest Māori All Blacks jersey Te Tauihu Matua, a powerful symbol of whakapapa, connection, and identity. The jersey, designed...
Maori All Blacks squad named for 2025
4 days ago by Ultimate RugbyKurt Eklund (Ngāti Kahu) has been named as the new Māori All Blacks captain, with a 29-strong squad including 11 uncapped players announced today ahead of two matches against the Japan XV in Tokyo, and...
Winners and Losers: A Look at the First All Blacks Squad of the Year
5 days ago by Ultimate RugbyAs the All Blacks kick off a new international campaign, all eyes are on the squad selections and the performances that influenced them. The recent All Blacks XV tour, featuring matches against Japan and...
All Blacks squad named to face France
5 days ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks selectors Scott Robertson, Scott Hansen and Jason Ryan have named five new caps in their 33-strong squad for the 2025 Lipovitan-D July Series against France.The squad is as follows: (age, Super...
Gloucester sign All Black Nepo Laulala
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyGloucester Rugby can confirm that after a successful training and rehabilitation period with the Club, Nepo Laulala has signed a contract ahead of the 2025/26 season, and will play in Cherry & White...
Scarlets welcome Bradley Davies to coaching team
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyScarlets can confirm their coaching team for the 2025-26 season and look forward to welcoming former Wales captain Bradley Davies to Parc y Scarlets. Davies will join Jared Payne, Albert van den...
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...
James Ratti signs new deal with Ospreys
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Ospreys confirmed today that James Ratti had signed a new deal to remain with the club. A product of the Ospreys development pathway, Ratti has been an ever-present figure in the starting lineup since...
Rory Darge to captain Pacific Tour
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyGregor Townsend has named his Scotland squad for the 2025 Skyscanner Pacific Tour, with Rory Darge selected as captain for matches against Māori All Blacks, Fiji and Samoa. Darge has...
