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Matt Gibbon re-signs with Melbourne Rebels, Rugby Australia

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Melbourne Rebels have furthered their prop depth as Matt Gibbon re-signs with the club and Rugby Australia until the end of 2025. The loosehead was thrust into the Wallabies for the Rugby Championship,...

Law variations make for fast-paced opening round

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Time restrictions on goal kicks, set pieces and rucks and a streamlined TMO process have made for a fast-paced start to Super Rugby Pacific.  Not the least was how the Blues used the assured fast...

REDS NO MATCH FOR HURRICANES IN SUPER RUGBY LOSS

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

  Four second-half tries have ensured an experienced Hurricanes outfit disposed of the Queensland Reds to begin their Super Rugby Pacific season with a comfortable 47-13 victory in Townsville. Jason...

Super Rugby Countdown Day 1: Every Try Scored During the 2022 Season

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Super Rugby returns tomorrow, starting with a New Zealand derby between the reigning champion Crusaders and Chiefs in Christchurch on Friday night.   The rematch of last year’s semifinal...

Dan McKellar to join Leicester Tigers

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Leicester Tigers have appointed Dan McKellar to the role of Head Coach, on a long-term deal, commencing from July 1, 2023. McKellar will join Tigers from Rugby Australia where he has been the Wallabies...

Super Rugby Countdown Day 4: Most Super Rugby wins by country

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

There are four days until the 2023 Super Rugby season begins.   The tournament will follow a similar schedule to the 2022 season, with 91 matches played in a round-robin, followed by finals in a...

Blade Thomson to retire from rugby

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Blade Thomson has announced he is to retire from rugby.   The 32-year-old back-rower is to hang up his boots following a head injury.   Signed from the Wellington-based Hurricanes in 2018,...

Super Rugby Countdown Day 8: Teams who've won the most matches

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

We take a look at the teams who've won the most matches in Super Rugby.   Crusaders (276 wins)     Unsurprisingly, the Crusaders have won the most matches in Super Rugby, having also...

Super Rugby Countdown Day 13: Best 13s to play Super Rugby

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Excellent defenders and decision makers, for day 13 on our countdown, we shift our attention to the best number 13s of Super Rugby.   Conrad Smith (94 caps, 26 tries, 2 World Cups) -Hurricanes Smith...