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Ben Volavola joins Leicester Tigers

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ben Volavola has joined the Leicester Tigers senior men’s squad for the 2024/25 season. The Fiji international, capable of covering multiple positions in the backs, has played over 200 professional...

Wiese returns as Boks change nine for NZ clash

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Jasper Wiese makes his first appearances of the season in a team featuring a new locking combination as Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus rang the changes for the Castle Lager Rugby Championship Test against...

Scottish Rugby appoints David Nucifora in performance advisory role

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Scottish Rugby has recruited respected Performance Director David Nucifora in an advisory capacity to provide a roadmap for its next decade of player development. David Nucifora was...

Etzebeth doubtful to face New Zealand in Joburg

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Springbok assistant coach Deon Davids said on Monday that South Africa may have to face New Zealand in Johannesburg on Saturday without their most-capped player, Eben Etzebeth, while RG Snyman and Salmaan...

Boks go back to business for All Black Tests

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Bok assistant coach Mzwandile Stick said their focus in the next nine days was solely on producing the best quality rugby they could, to build on their encouraging start to the competition. The Springboks...

Australia Sevens captain announces retirement

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Australia Sevens captain Nick Malouf has called time on his illustrious career after announcing his retirement. Malouf will go down as one of the greatest players in Sevens history after starring for...

Glasgow Warriors add Talakai ahead of new campaign

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Glasgow Warriors have bolstered their front-row options ahead of beginning their defence of the BKT United Rugby Championship title, after Australian international prop Sam Talakai agreed to join...

Sef Fa'agase Re-Signs For Reds in 2025

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Queensland Rugby Union has re-signed Sef Fa’agase in a strong signal that the experienced prop has more to give in Super Rugby Pacific.Fa’agase, 33, has signed a new one-year deal for 2025...

Waratahs strengthen front-row stocks with the acquisition of Wallabies prop Isaac Kailea

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The NSW Waratahs have today announced that Wallabies prop Isaac Kailea has signed for the 2025 Super Rugby Pacific season. The acquisition of Kailea will further strengthen the club’s quality and...

Bowron promoted to Super Rugby Pacific squad after debut season in 2024

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Brumbies have announced hooker Liam Bowron's promotion to the Super Rugby Pacific squad for 2025 and 2026 seasons. The Marist College (Canberra) alumni and Australian U20s representative has enjoyed a...