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Getting to know Scott Robertson: The new All Black Coach

4 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

On Saturday Scott Robertson will take to the field for his first game as the new All Blacks head coach after unprecedented success with the Crusaders. The former Crusaders’ head coach signed a four-year...

A look ahead at the upcoming international tests

4 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The mid year tests are upon when the North descends on the South. This years fixtures will see a repeat of two matches we saw during the pool stages of the 2023 Rugby World Cup. Lets a take a quick and...

Wales side named for 1st Test against Australia

4 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

No. 8 Aaron Wainwright will win his 50th international cap six years after making his first Wales appearance as a replacement in the 23-10 win over Argentina in San Juan (9 June 2018). Josh Hathaway is...

Scott Robertson names his first All Blacks team

4 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

All Blacks Head Coach Scott Robertson and his co-selectors, Assistant Coaches Scott Hansen, Jason Holland, Leon MacDonald and Jason Ryan have named their All Blacks team to play England in the opening...

Highlanders announce five new signings

4 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Highlanders continue to build for the future with the confirmed signings of five talented young players. Adding to the home-grown talents of Will Stodart and Josh Whaanga, joining the Highlanders in...

Italy U20s make changes ahead of crucial Australia clash

4 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Italy's Under 20 national team prepared for their second match of the World Rugby U20 Championship against Australia, coming away with a win against debutants Georgia, securing a 35-11 win. With 48 hours...

Junior Boks tweak side for Argentina encounter

4 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Junior Springbok coach Bafana Nhleko has tweaked the starting fifteen for Thursday’s World Rugby U20 Championship encounter with Argentina in Stellenbosch by making five changes to the run-on side...

Kurtley Beale and David Feluiai ruled out.

4 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Joe Schmidt's Wallabies have suffered a dual blow ahead of Saturday's opening Test with backline duo Kurtley Beale and David Feluiai ruled out. 95-cap Beale went down during a Shute Shield fixture last...

Filipo Daugunu Signs For Queensland Reds

4 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wallabies utility back Filipo Daugunu has signed a one-year deal to return to the Queensland Reds.The Queensland Rugby Union is delighted to announce the experienced addition to build backline depth for...

Hooper calls quits on an illustrious career

4 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Michael Hooper, who holds the record for the most caps as Australia captain, put an end to his international rugby career yesterday after missing out on selection for the Paris Olympics. The 32-year-old,...