First Highlanders team of 2024 to include five new debutants
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe first official Highlanders team of 2024 is set to introduce no fewer than five debutants on Saturday night in Dunedin. Head Coach Clarke Dermody expresses confidence in the team selected for...
Top referees selected in new-look development programme
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyA new-look development referee programme has been introduced in 2024 and features more than 70 of the country's leading referees.The programme sees the traditional High Performance squad disbanded in favour...
Erasmus signed to 2027 as Bok coaching team confirmed
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyRassie Erasmus – the mastermind behind the Springboks’ back-to-back Rugby World Cup titles of 2019 and 2023 – has returned to the role of head coach for the next four years, following...
Springboks look to scoop up former All Black into coaching staff
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAccording to reports, the Springboks are set to sign former All Blacks flyhalf Tony Brown as an attack coach – and if they get this right, it will be a huge boost for the South Africans. Another...
Blues playmaker beats Auckland's 68 year old sporting record
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyIt’s hard enough to reach the heights of professional status as an athlete in any code, let alone two. But at 22 years of age, former Blues playmaker Jock McKenzie has broken...
Japan Rugby League One 2023-24 Round Five Preview
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyDivision One – Sungoliath Aiming to Avoid Feeling Blue They did it last season to Saitama Panasonic Wild Knights.They did it again just before Christmas to Kubota Spears Funabashi Tokyo Bay.Can...
Force bolster burgeoning 2024 squad with addition of NZ duo Tapsell and Hume
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Western Force continue to make waves ahead of the 2024 Super Rugby Women’s season with the major signings of New Zealand pair Pia Tapsell and Sheree Hume. Tapsell is a 25-year-old Black Ferns...
All Blacks unveil 2024 management group
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand Rugby (NZR) has confirmed the 2024 All Blacks management group under new Head Coach Scott Robertson. The group includes seven members who carry over from the previous All Blacks...
Japan Rugby League One Round 2 Review
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyToshiba Tops in Fuchu All Black backrower Shannon Frizell was the toast of Fuchu tonight as his maiden try in Japan Rugby League One allowed Toshiba Brave Lupus to claim the first instalment...
Preview: Japan Rugby League One 2023-24 Round Two
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyTwo teams who suffered chastening defeats on the opening weekend meet at Mie on Saturday, with the home side hosting a Kubota Spears Funabashi Tokyo Bay side coming off a 52-26 defeat by playoff rivals...
