Rhys Patchell signs for the Green Rockets in Japan
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWales fly-half Rhys Patchell has joined NEC Green Rockets Tokatsu in Japan. The 31-year-old spent the 2024 Super Rugby season with Highlanders in New Zealand but will now link up with former Wales...
Carter & Horton re-commit to Force
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Western Force have received a double boost with the re-signings of veteran Wallabies lock Sam Carter and dynamic hooker Tom Horton. Carter, 34, offered a glimpse of his experience and quality across...
Campbell, O'Connor Named For Key Roles Against Wales
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyJock Campbell has been named captain and James O'Connor installed at flyhalf in the Queensland Reds side to play Wales on Friday night at Suncorp Stadium.The fervour for the Reds’ first home clash...
Who is Salmaan Moerat?
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyRassie Erasmus named his squad to face Portugal on Saturday in Bloemfontein, in the third and final test of the July series. As expected, it was a much-changed side with 7 uncapped players, including...
Former All Blacks hooker Norm Hewitt dies at 55
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer New Zealand hooker Norm Hewitt, whose fiery haka standoff with England's Richard Cockerill became a part of rugby folklore, died on Tuesday after a battle with motor neurone disease, his family...
Gibbon and Anderson Commit to Reds
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Queensland Rugby Union is excited to welcome former Wallabies prop Matt Gibbon and outside back Lachie Anderson to the Reds for the 2025 season.Agreeing to join the Queensland Reds for 2025 triggers...
Josh Ioane joins Connacht Rugby
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyConnacht Rugby are delighted to announce the signing of talented All Black out-half Josh Ioane from the Chiefs for the 2024/25 season. Ioane arrives with vast experience at the highest level of southern...
Force thank departing Kaitu'u, Kalapu and Foliaki for service
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Western Force released Feleti Kaitu’u, Nikolai Foliaki and Felix Kalapu for their service following the conclusion of their contracts. Kaitu’u departs the Force having captained the side...
Highlanders name Joseph as head coach
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Highlanders have today announced changes to the coaching team for the 2025 season. Jamie Joseph the current Head of Rugby has been offered and accepted the role of Head Coach. We are...
Dan McKellar joins the NSW Waratahs as Head Coach
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyMcKellar is a highly regarded coach internationally and was the standout applicant for the position. Having won the Super Rugby AU title with the ACT Brumbies in 2020, McKellar knows what it takes to...
