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James O'Connor leaves the Reds

4 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

James O’Connor will depart Australia, opting to pursue overseas opportunities following five years of outstanding service at Ballymore in his second stint at the Queensland Reds.O’Connor returned...

Super Rugby champions sign Spencer

4 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Blues have got another Spencer in the mix. Payton Spencer, the son of former All Black and Blues great Carlos Spencer, has signed with the reigning Super Rugby champions for the 2025 season. The...

Chris Latham named Head Coach of the Chicago Hounds.

4 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Chris Latham is the new Head Coach of the Chicago Hounds. The 49-year-old Australian has been given the full-time role following Rob Webber’s return to England with Saracens. Webber had replaced...

Force appoint ex-All Black Donnelly as forwards coach

5 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Western Force are delighted to announce the addition of 15-cap All Blacks lock Tom Donnelly as the Club’s new forwards coach. Donnelly, 42, joins the Force after spending the past two seasons...

Old Glory DC Signs Jason Emery

5 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Old Glory DC  announced the signing of Jason Emery, a versatile and experienced player, for the 2025 season. With a career spanning Super Rugby, National Provincial Championship (NPC), international...

Sef Fa'agase Re-Signs For Reds in 2025

5 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Queensland Rugby Union has re-signed Sef Fa’agase in a strong signal that the experienced prop has more to give in Super Rugby Pacific.Fa’agase, 33, has signed a new one-year deal for 2025...

All Black squad for South Africa confirmed

5 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Calf injuries will prevent lock Patrick Tuipulotu and outside back Stephen Perofeta from travelling with the All Blacks Rugby Championship squad to South Africa.Both players missed the All Blacks two Tests...

Four new names in Canada squad for Pacific Nations Cup

5 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Canada have confirmed a squad of 35 players to prepare for the Pacific Nations Cup. The team will play a warm-up match against the Vancouver Highlanders this coming Saturday before playing tests against...

Cory Brown joins the Highlanders coaching team

6 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Highlanders have today announced an addition to the 2025 coaching team. Cory Brown has accepted a two year contract as the Attack Coach and will begin the role almost immediately. Brown is the brother...

Rugby Championship -9 Days out-Breaking down the squads

6 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Rugby Championship is only nine days away. Every team has named their squad ahead of the tournament. Australia who ended last years tournament with the wooden spoon, will look to better their chances...