A look ahead at the upcoming international tests
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe mid year tests are upon when the North descends on the South. This years fixtures will see a repeat of two matches we saw during the pool stages of the 2023 Rugby World Cup. Lets a take a quick and...
Early return talks are ongoing for Richie Mo'unga
7 months ago by StuffMo’unga won Japan Rugby League One with Toshiba in his first season. Crusaders icon signed three-year deal in Japan. Early return a possibility after Scott Robertson’s overtures. Richie...
Scott Robertson names his first All Blacks team
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks Head Coach Scott Robertson and his co-selectors, Assistant Coaches Scott Hansen, Jason Holland, Leon MacDonald and Jason Ryan have named their All Blacks team to play England in the opening...
All Blacks squad named for Steinlager Ultra Low Carb Series
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyScott Barrett has been named as the new All Blacks captain, with a 32-strong squad including five uncapped players announced today ahead of the 2024 Steinlager Ultra Low Carb Series.The squad selected...
Scott Barrett and Codie Taylor recommit to New Zealand Rugby until 2027
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbySenior All Blacks Scott Barrett and Codie Taylor have extended their commitment to New Zealand Rugby (NZR) through to the 2027 Rugby World Cup.The new deal will extend both players existing contracts for...
Jordie Barrett commits to New Zealand Rugby beyond Rugby World Cup, confirms sabbatical
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyJordie Barrett has become the first All Black to commit his services to New Zealand Rugby (NZR) beyond the 2027 Rugby World Cup. The 27-year-old has put pen to paper on a new deal that will see him...
All Black great Samuel Whitelock announces retirement from professional rugby
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbySamuel Whitelock has announced he will retire from all professional rugby at the end of the current club season in France where he is playing for Pau.The 35-year-old has called time on an illustrious professional...
Japan Rugby League One: Round 11 preview
10 months ago by Ultimate Rugby– Kansai calling for Kintetsu Fresh off their 10th loss in a row, and from a match they were expected to win against Mie Honda Heat, the last thing Hanazono Kintetsu Liners probably needed was the...
All Blacks icon poised for shock Test comeback
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks legend Sam Whitelock is considering a shock comeback to the international arena, according to a New Zealand Herald report. The Herald reported that new All Blacks coach Scott Robertson had...
The Cross-Border Rugby Begins
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Cross-Border Rugby competition between leading clubs from Japan Rugby League One and DHL Super Rugby Pacific kicks-off on Saturday when the five-time Japanese champions Tokyo Suntory Sungoliath battle...
