All Blacks squad named to face France
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks selectors Scott Robertson, Scott Hansen and Jason Ryan have named five new caps in their 33-strong squad for the 2025 Lipovitan-D July Series against France.The squad is as follows: (age, Super...
Gloucester sign All Black Nepo Laulala
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyGloucester Rugby can confirm that after a successful training and rehabilitation period with the Club, Nepo Laulala has signed a contract ahead of the 2025/26 season, and will play in Cherry & White...
Scarlets welcome Bradley Davies to coaching team
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyScarlets can confirm their coaching team for the 2025-26 season and look forward to welcoming former Wales captain Bradley Davies to Parc y Scarlets. Davies will join Jared Payne, Albert van den...
Fan favourite Peter Umaga-Jensen departs Hurricanes
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyBorn in Lower Hutt, Umaga-Jensen started playing rugby at the Wainuiomata Rugby Football Club when he was just five years old. An exciting young midfielder, Umaga-Jensen first debuted for the...
James Ratti signs new deal with Ospreys
3 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Ospreys confirmed today that James Ratti had signed a new deal to remain with the club. A product of the Ospreys development pathway, Ratti has been an ever-present figure in the starting lineup since...
Rory Darge to captain Pacific Tour
3 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyGregor Townsend has named his Scotland squad for the 2025 Skyscanner Pacific Tour, with Rory Darge selected as captain for matches against Māori All Blacks, Fiji and Samoa. Darge has...
New Zealand Rugby chief Mark Robinson steps down from position
3 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand Rugby chief executive Mark Robinson announced his surprise resignation Monday, saying he will step down at the end of the year. The former All Black has led the organisation for the past six...
Pienaar appointed Scrum Coach at Northampton Saints
3 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyNorthampton Saints today confirm that Jaco Pienaar has been appointed as the Club’s new Scrum Coach. The 42-year-old will join the men in Black, Green and Gold this summer ahead of the 2025/26...
200-Cap Rory Scannell To Depart Munster Rugby
4 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyMunster Rugby can confirm that 200-cap Rory Scannell will depart this summer after 12 years at his home province. A Munster man through and through, the 31-year-old centre is one of only 16 players to...
Halfpenny joins Wales coaching team for Japan Test series
4 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer international Leigh Halfpenny will join the Wales coaching team for the two-Test matches against Japan this July. With 101 caps for Wales, three Six Nations titles including two Grand Slams and...
