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Waratahs add to their coaching group as Mike Catt among new faces

4 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

With Dan McKellar joining the club as Head Coach for the next three years, he will be ably supported by new assistant coaches Mike Catt OBE, Dan Palmer, and Lachlan McCaffrey. Catt OBE, who played 75...

Papali'i recommits to New Zealand Rugby until 2027

4 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

All Blacks loose forward Dalton Papali’i  has recommitted to New Zealand Rugby (NZR) through to the end of 2027.The 26-year-old has also extended his time with the Blues in DHL Super Rugby Pacific...

Cory Brown joins the Highlanders coaching team

4 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Highlanders have today announced an addition to the 2025 coaching team. Cory Brown has accepted a two year contract as the Attack Coach and will begin the role almost immediately. Brown is the brother...

TJ Perenara announces move to Japan from 2025

4 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

All Blacks halfback TJ Perenara has confirmed he will depart New Zealand rugby at the end of 2024 after signing a three year deal to play in Japan League One.Perenara said he was excited about a new chapter...

July Tests: How each nation fared - ENG vs NZL

4 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

With the summer tours finally over after the end of Scotland’s marathon season last weekend, we look back at how the EPCR nations fared in their various Tests around the globe. England miss opportunities Twice...

Rio 2016 champions Australia set early benchmark at Olympic Games Olympic Games Paris 2024

4 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Australia set out their stall in front of a record crowd on day one of the Olympics Games Paris 2024 as they beat South Africa and Great Britain to go top of Pool B and book their place in the medal...

France win gold after Dupont brace at Olympic Games Paris 2024

4 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

A sensational Antoine Dupont scored twice and set up another as he inspired France to claim the gold medal at the Olympic Games Paris 2024 with a 28-7 defeat of Fiji 28-7 in the final match. Defeating...

Record women’s rugby attendance shattered as stars of sevens shine at Olympics

4 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The women’s teams took centre stage on Sunday as the Olympic Games Paris 2024 women’s rugby sevens competition began in style 66,000 fans packed into Stade de France to set a new record...

Olympic rugby sevens semi-finals decided

5 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Olympic Games Paris 2024 men’s rugby sevens semi-final line-up was completed following a pulsating day that saw a record 130,000 spectators create an incredible atmosphere inside Stade de France. Hosts...

Olympic Games Paris 2024: Defending champions Fiji lay down early marker

5 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Fiji ran in 12 tries in two matches to finish day one of the men's rugby sevens competition at the top of Pool C, while New Zealand, Ireland, Argentina, and Australia enjoy perfect starts to their Olympic...