New Zealand

Emmanuel Iyogun re-signs for Northampton Saints

2 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Emmanuel Iyogun has penned a new deal to remain at Northampton Saints, the Club can today announce.   After working his way through Saints’ Academy system, Iyogun signed on full-time...

Borthwick: George disappointed to lose captaincy to Itoje for Six Nations

2 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Jamie George was "clearly disappointed" to lose the England captaincy ahead of their Six Nations campaign next month, said head coach Steve Borthwick.  The 34-year-old has been England captain since...

La Rochelle v Leinster | As it happened

2 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Leinster and La Rochelle met in the second fixture of round 3 day 3 in the Champions Cup. The fixture saw a rematch of the dramatc 2023 final. Here is a summary of all the play by pay action. 3' ...

Jennings & Jansen pen new contracts at Connacht

3 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Connacht Rugby announce that Shane Jennings and Sean Jansen are the latest players to sign new contracts at the club.   Jennings is a graduate of the Connacht pathway system – the Galway...

Tom Ahern Signs Two-Year Contract Extension

3 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Munster Rugby and the IRFU are pleased to confirm that Tom Ahern has signed a two-year contract extension with the province. To date, Ahern has scored 12 tries in 53 Munster appearances and has also starred...

Japan Rugby League One round three review

3 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

A try five minutes from time by winger Haruto Kida sent Mie Honda Heat to its first defeat of the season after Kubota Spears Funabashi Tokyo Bay won a thrilling contest 32-27 at a sun-drenched Suzuka Gardens...

Official Review: Japan Rugby League One 2024-25 | Round 2

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Division One Things are not going well for the Yokohama Canon Eagles. Today’s 36-18 defeat by Kobelco Kobe Steelers was the sixth in a row for last year’s semi-finalists, two of which have blotted...

World Rugby confirms Emirates Match Official appointments for Guinness Women’s Six Nations

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Final international window before panel is selected for Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025  Thirteen officials from nine nations to take charge of 15 matches in the Women’s Six Nations   Match...

World Rugby confirms Emirates Match Officials for Guinness Men’s Six Nations 2025

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

World Rugby has announced the Emirates Match Official appointments for the Guinness Men’s Six Nations 2025. Referees from seven national unions have been selected across the 15 Championship matches  Angus...

Ellie Kildunne extends stay at Quins

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Harlequins are delighted to confirm that World Rugby Women’s 15s Player of the Year and GB 7s Olympian Ellie Kildunne has signed a new multi-year contract with the Club.   A product of Keighley...