Taukei’aho to make long-awaited Chiefs return
4 days ago by Ultimate RugbyChiefs hooker Samisoni Taukei’aho has been named to make his return from a long injury layoff in Saturday’s clash against the Brumbies in Hamilton, while All Blacks representatives Cortez Ratima...
Brumbies make one change for Round 3 against the Chiefs
4 days ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Global ACT Brumbies make just one change for their Smartech Super Rugby Pacific Round 3 fixture against the Chiefs at FMG Stadium Waikato on Saturday (live on Stan Sports, kick-off 2.35pm AEDT). Flanker...
Super Rugby Pacific 2025 Teams: All the team news for Round Two
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyRound 2 kicks with two first round winners playing each other in a north versus south New Zealand clash - the Chiefs host the Crusaders in Hamilton. A day later sees a second all-New Zealand clash - the...
Noah Hotham commits to Crusaders until 2027
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Crusaders are excited to announce that Noah Hotham has extended his contract with the team until 2027. The 21-year-old halfback has been a crucial part of the Crusaders' lineup. Hotham,...
Japan Rugby League One: Round Seven Review
3 weeks 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...
Japan Rugby League One 2024-25 Round Six Review
4 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyDivision One Eighteen points from flyhalf Mikiya Takamoto led Tokyo Suntory Sungoliath to their second win of the season, knocking Shizuoka Blue Revs out of the top four in the process, as the visitors...
International Club Partnerships Increasing Player Flow to Japan Rugby League One
1 month 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...
Jorja Miller wins Kelvin R Tremain Memorial Player of the Year
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Olympic Gold medal winning Black Ferns Sevens have swept the ASB Rugby Awards in 2024, claiming adidas New Zealand Team of the Year, Cory Sweeney the ASB New Zealand Coach of the Year and Jorja Miller...
Graham Dewes and Jono Gibbes have joined the Chiefs
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyGraham Dewes and Jono Gibbes have joined the Chiefs as assistant coaches for the 2025 DHL Super Rugby Pacific campaign. Both have roots in the Chiefs region: Dewes, a former Fiji Test player and forwards...
All Blacks and Black Ferns confirm home fixtures for 2025
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyA Black Ferns-All Blacks double-header at Sky Stadium in Wellington will be the centre point of an action-packed 2025 domestic Test season featuring nine matches across New Zealand.The Black Ferns Rugby...
