Niall Scannell extends his stay with Munster
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyMunster Rugby and the IRFU are pleased to announce a one-year contract extension for Niall Scannell. The 20-cap Ireland international hooker is on track to reach 200 appearances for Munster having scored...
Japan Rugby League One: Round Seven Review
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbySaitama Panasonic Wild Knights remain top of the table after today’s Grand Final replay produced another thriller in Japan Rugby League One, with the playing through champions Toshiba Brave Lupus...
Bath sign Carreras
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyBath Rugby announced the signing of Santi Carreras from Gloucester Rugby. The 26-year-old Argentinian international has put pen-to-paper on a three-year deal and will join the club this summer...
All Blacks Return as Southern Rivals Face Off on Waitangi Day
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyWaitangi Day rugby in Invercargill will see South Island rivals the Highlanders and Crusaders play their final DHL Super Rugby Pacific warm-up game. Added lustre will be provided with the return...
Former All Black Tu'inukuafe retires
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyKarl Tu'inukuafe has announced his retirement from rugby. The prop made 59 Super Rugby appearances between stints for the Chiefs and Blues and played 27 tests for the All Blacks before signing with French...
Xavier Numia Recommits to Hurricanes Through 2027
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyFormidable prop Xavier Numia has recommitted to the Hurricanes through to the end of 2027, bolstering the forward pack for at least three more seasons. Numia has been a key figure in the Hurricanes’...
Savea named Moana Pasifika Captain
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyArdie Savea will lead Moana Pasifika into a new era, named as captain for the 2025 DHL Super Rugby Pacific season. The loose forward has played 94 Tests for the All Blacks and will make his Moana...
World Rugby Men's Rankings preview: 31 January-2 February, 2025
3 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has published the ranking permutations for this weekend's opening rounds of the Guinness Men's Six Nations and Rugby Europe Men's Championship. Permutation highlights: Ireland cannot improve...
World Rugby Chair Robinson confident of Wallabies World Cup revival
3 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby Chair and former Wallaby Brett Robinson is confident the Wallabies have shown enough growth to be a real threat at the 2027 Rugby World Cup. Robinson was high performance manager for the national...
International Club Partnerships Increasing Player Flow to Japan Rugby League One
3 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyThe recently announced signing of former England Under-20 captain Lewis Chessum by Mitsubishi Heavy IndustriesSagamihara Dynaboars has highlighted the increasing flow of players from the northern hemisphere...
