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All Blacks XV bolster squad ahead of Northern Tour

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The All Blacks XV have called in an additional six players to join the squad, ahead of their inaugural Northern Tour against Ireland A (4 November) and Barbarians (13 November).   Cortez Ratima,...

Match officials appointed for RWC 2021 quarter-finals

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

World Rugby has today confirmed that Hollie Davidson (Scotland), Aimee Barrett-Theron (South Africa), Maggie Cogger-Orr (New Zealand) and Joy Neville (Ireland) will take charge of the Rugby World Cup 2021...

Hurricanes Announce 2023 Squad

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Hurricanes have today named their 38-man squad for the 2023 DHL Super Rugby Pacific season.  While the core of the squad is maintained from 2022, five new signs have been named, with four players...

Blues name squad for 2023

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

A fresh face with a familiar name is the Blues’ newest recruit for the 2023 DHL Super Rugby Pacific season.     Northland blind-side flanker Rob Rush, son of former All Black and Sevens...

Leicester Fainga'anuku leaves All Blacks squad ahead of Japan test

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Crusaders back Leicester Fainga'anuku has left the All Blacks squad for family reasons and is out of the test against Japan in Tokyo on Saturday night.     Assistant coach Scott McLeod has...

RWC Quarter Finals Announced

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The quarter-final draw for Rugby World Cup 2021 was announced on Sunday after a thrilling pool phase final round determined the eight teams who remain in the hunt to lift the coveted trophy in New Zealand     The...

All Blacks squad update ahead of Japan Test

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The All Blacks have made forced personnel changes ahead of today's depature to Tokyo for the Lipovitan-D Challenge Cup.     Six squad members will remain in New Zealand with an aim to join...

Japan Women team announcement v Italy

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Japan coach Lesley McKenzie has named her team for the Rugby World Cup 2021 Pool B match against Italy at Waitakere Stadium on 23 October.     Flankers Iroha Nagata and Kyoko Hosokawa swap...

Canada Women team announcement v USA

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Canada coach Kevin Rouet has named his team for the Rugby World Cup 2021 Pool B match against USA at Waitakere Stadium on 23 October.     Alex Tessier will start a match at fly-half for...

England Women team announcement v South Africa

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

England coach Simon Middleton has named his team for the Rugby World Cup 2021 Pool C match against South Africa at Waitakere Stadium on 23 October.     Marlie Packer captains England for...