New Zealand

All Blacks returning for final round-robin stage of NPC

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Sixteen members of the All Blacks Lipovitan-D Rugby Championship squad will represent their Provincial Unions in the final round-robin stage of the Bunnings Warehouse NPC this weekend.George Bower will...

Clayton McMillan announced as All Blacks XV Head Coach

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Clayton McMillan has been announced as Head Coach of the All Blacks XV and will lead the team on a two-match end of year tour with Assistant Coaches Jamie Mackintosh (Forwards), David Hill (Attack) and...

Veteran Wallaby James O’Connor set to join the Crusaders

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

In one of the biggest transfer deals in Super Rugby history, experienced Wallaby James O’Connor appears set to continue his extraordinary career with the Crusaders. After turning down a significantly...

Benetton sign Argentine hooker Agustìn Creevy

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

A sensational signing for Benetton Rugby. The green and white franchise is happy to announce the signing of Agustìn Creevy. The hooker, who will join the team on Monday 21 October, has...

New agreement between FFR and LNR and potential "France Development" match

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

The new agreement between the FFR and the LNR, concerning the release of players for international periods, has just been unveiled. We learn of the return of groups of 42 players, but also the possibility...

Clayton McMillan announced as All Blacks XV Head Coach

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Clayton McMillan has been announced as Head Coach of the All Blacks XV and will lead the team on a two-match Northern Tour with Assistant Coaches Jamie Mackintosh (Forwards), David Hill (Attack) and Cory...

'Frustrated' Schmidt eager to improve after disappointing Rugby Championship

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Australia won just once at the Rugby Championship, and Joe Schmidt was frustrated after back-to-back losses to the All Blacks. Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt is determined to build on a disappointing...

Scott Robertson applauds emerging All Blacks talent

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Securing second place in the Lipovitan D Rugby Championship was a reward for the All Blacks in their 33-13 win over Australia in Wellington, but coach Scott Robertson was also pleased with the number of...

Springboks seal the title in style

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

 The Springboks won the Castle Lager Rugby Championship for the first time in five years when they beat Argentina at Mbombela Stadium in Nelspruit in commanding fashion on Saturday, with a 48-7 victory...

Boks playing for Etzebeth and South Africa

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Springbok captain Siya Kolisi said the team would play for Eben Etzebeth – who will become the most capped Springbok of all time with 128 Tests – and to make the entire country proud when they...