Mata to make 100th Edinburgh appearance as Wes Goosen debuts
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFijian star Viliame ‘Bill’ Mata will make his 100th Edinburgh Rugby appearance as summer recruit Wes Goosen debuts against Zebre Parma at Stadio Sergio Lanfranchi tomorrow...
Ardie Savea to play in Japan after 2023 Rugby World Cup
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks and Hurricanes loose forward Ardie Savea will take a six-month offshore playing break in Japan next year. The 29-year-old will turn out for the Kobelco Kobe Steelers for the...
Hurricanes Sign Young Gun, Peter Lakai
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Hurricanes have announced the signing of young gun, Peter Lakai, which will see him don the yellow jersey until the end of 2025. The 19-year-old loose forward joined the Wellington Lions...
All Blacks XV squad named for two-match tour against Ireland A and Barbarians
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAuckland and Blues lock Patrick Tuipulotu will captain the inaugural All Blacks XV squad selected for two matches against Ireland A and the Barbarians next month. The 28-strong All Blacks XV squad was...
All Blacks name 35 man squad for November Tests
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks selectors Ian Foster, Joe Schmidt and Jason Ryan have named the following squad for the Lipovitan-D Rugby Challenge Cup fixture in Japan and the Healthspan Elite Northern Tour of Wales, Scotland...
Jordie Barrett re-signs with New Zealand Rugby, Hurricanes
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJordie Barrett has officially put pen-to-paper on a new deal that will keep him in the capital with the Hurricanes and New Zealand Rugby (NZR) through till the end of 2025. The Taranaki representative says...
South African's add sparkle to Edinburgh's 150th big bash
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEdinburgh, rich in rugby tradition, has also proved to be rich in South African presence in the past few seasons, and the strong South African contingent will be at the forefront of Edinburgh’s push...
Lethal Lombard Brimming With Pride
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyGianni Lombard, just by being on the field, is already a winner in this season’s United Rugby Championship. The schoolboy sensation of six years ago has twice fought back from serious knee injuries...
Victoria Grant to Lead Hurricanes Poua in 2023 Super Rugby Aupiki
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDual World Cup winning former Black Fern, Victoria Grant has been appointed as Head Coach of the Hurricanes Poua for the 2023 Sky Super Rugby Aupiki season. Grant, who was...
Super Rugby Pacific 2023 Match Schedule
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFijian Drua to play six home matches in Fiji including a Round 14 blockbuster against Moana Pasifika Moana Pasifika to play historic first home match in Apia v the Queensland Reds in Round Eight NSW...
