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Leigh Halfpenny Signs For Harlequins

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Harlequins confirmed the signing of Leigh Halfpenny for the 2024/25 season. The former Wales and British & Irish Lions fullback, who most recently played for the Crusaders in Super Rugby Pacific,...

Rassie believes the Wallabies will be well organised

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

South Africa coach Rassie Erasmus said on Tuesday that he expects to face a "well organised" Australia in Brisbane when the Rugby Championship kicks off on August 10.   The teams experienced vastly...

Leota joins the Waratahs

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The NSW Waratahs are thrilled to announce the signing of Wallabies forward Rob Leota for the 2025 season.   The former Melbourne Rebels captain will add considerable leadership, experience, and...

Caleb Clarke extends contract with New Zealand Rugby until 2025

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wing Caleb Clarke has extended his commitment to New Zealand Rugby (NZR), the Blues and Auckland through to the end of 2025.Clarke said he was both proud and determined to add to his 21 Test caps for the...

NZ come from behind to beat Canada in Women's Final

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

  New Zealand captured the nation’s first gold of the Olympic Games Paris 2024, winning the women’s rugby sevens title against silver medallists Canada by 19-12. This marks New Zealand’s...

Springbok injury report and interview with Rassie Erasmus

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Rassie Erasmus fields questions about the Springbok travel ahead of the Australia tests. He discusses injuries and and payer availability  

Observing the coaches ahead of the Rugby Championship

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The 2024 edition of the Rugby Championship is set to begin next week, after all four participating nations (New Zealand who are current holders, South Africa, Australia and Argentina) each faced a foe...

Boks gather for Rugby Champs camp in Johannesburg

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Springbok lock Ruan Nortje was thrilled to be back in the national squad for the first time since making his Test debut against Wales in 2022 and he looked forward to getting stuck back into action. Bok...

Rio 2016 champions Australia set early benchmark at Olympic Games Olympic Games Paris 2024

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Australia set out their stall in front of a record crowd on day one of the Olympics Games Paris 2024 as they beat South Africa and Great Britain to go top of Pool B and book their place in the medal...

France win gold after Dupont brace at Olympic Games Paris 2024

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

A sensational Antoine Dupont scored twice and set up another as he inspired France to claim the gold medal at the Olympic Games Paris 2024 with a 28-7 defeat of Fiji 28-7 in the final match. Defeating...