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Proctor signs with the Force

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Western Force have signed single-cap All Black and former Rebels centre Matt Proctor for the 2025 season. Proctor played five games for the Rebels in 2024 and is currently starting for Wellington...

Dan Tobin to join England coaching team

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

England men’s head coach Steve Borthwick has appointed Dan Tobin to his coaching team as a strength and conditioning coach. The 40-year-old joins the England men’s set-up in October from...

Fiji thump Tonga in PNC second round

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

In an exhilarating clash of Pacific rugby powerhouses, the FIJI Water Flying Fijians delivered a commanding performance to defeat Tonga 50-19. The match, held at Teifaiva Stadium in Tonga, showcased Fiji’s...

World Rugby permutations: Ireland could leapfrog All Blacks

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

World Rugby has published the ranking permutations for the third round of the Pacific Nations Cup 2024 and fourth round of The Rugby Championship 2024 this weekend. Although Ireland have not played a...

USA Men’s arrive Tokyo for Pacific Nations Cup round 2

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Immediately after defeating Canada from Los Angeles on Saturday, the USA Men’s Eagles jet off to Tokyo for the latter half of this year’s Asahi Dry Pacific Nations Cup, ready to face Japan...

Pacific Nations Cup 2024: Round three preview

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Everything you need to know about the final round of the cross-regional competition’s pool stage as Tonga host Fiji before Japan take on USA.   The Asahi Super Dry Pacific Nations Cup 2024...

Anzac Day Bledisloe Cup Test expected to receive approval

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Australia and New Zealand are close to signing off a historic Bledisloe Cup clash on Anzac Day in 2026, which would be held in Perth and also see Super Round played at the same venue on surrounding days. A...

A century of clashes between Tonga and Fiji

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Friday's Pacific Nations Cup clash between Tonga and Fiji will undoubtedly be one to remember The 'Ikale Tahi of Tonga and the Flying Fijians will lock horns for a memorable 95th time, celebrating...

Match officials appointed for 8 September 2024

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Match official appointments for the next few days have been made, with Matt Carley named to referee the Rugby Championship Test between the Springboks and the All Blacks in Cape Town, where Zoe Naude will...

World Rugby Rankings preview

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

World Rugby published the ranking permutations for the second round of the Pacific Nations Cup 2024 and third round of The Rugby Championship 2024 this weekend. Permutation highlights: In all four...