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International Club Partnerships Increasing Player Flow to Japan Rugby League One

7 hours ago by Ultimate Rugby

The 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...

Super Rugby Women's squads confirmed for 2025 season

1 day ago by Ultimate Rugby

The 2025 Super Rugby Women's Squads are locked in ahead of the opening game on February 28. The NSW Waratahs are the team to beat after their title success in 2024, however, there has been plenty of player...

Suaalii to start at fullback for NSW Waratahs' trial against Brumbies

1 day ago by Ultimate Rugby

Joseph-Aukuo Suaalii will make his first appearance for the NSW Waratahs in Saturday's trial against the ACT Brumbies at Bowral. Suaalii will be trialled at fullback as part of a star-studded Waratahs...

Townsend calls up Five players ahead of Six Nations opener

3 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

Gregor Townsend has called up five players ahead of the opening weekend of the Guinness Six Nations when Scotland take on Italy at Scottish Gas Murrayfield. Euan Ferrie, Cameron Henderson,...

23 under 23: the next-gen Wallabies, Wallaroos, Sevens and Super Rugby Pacific stars to watch in 2025

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

As we start closing the book on 2024, there's no better time to cast eyes over the young talents set to take Australia by storm in 2025. Rugby.com.au last compiled our 23 brightest stars under the age...

Aidan Ross to link with Queensland Reds after 2025 Super Rugby Pacific season

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Queensland Rugby Union is delighted to today announce that the loosehead prop has been signed from July, 2025 to the end of 2027. Ross, 29, has been a powerful fixture in the front-row at the Chiefs...

Experienced prop Fotuaika signs for Brumbies

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Brumbies have signed Tongan international prop Feao Fotuaika for the 2025 Super Rugby Pacific season. Fotuaika, 31, joins the Brumbies following a two-and-a-half-year stint in the French Top 14 in...

Taine Robinson names in Highlanders Super Rugby Squad

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Highlanders are excited to announce their squad for the 2025 Super Rugby  Pacific season, as Head Coach Jamie Joseph returns to lead the team. Joseph, who previously coached the Highlanders...

Stephen Larkham names his Brumbies Super Rugby Squad

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

ACT Brumbies have today confirmed their squad for 2025 Super Rugby Pacific as the club looks to build on last season’s semi-final appearance.Importantly, the Brumbies have retained 30 of last season’s...

Former Wales lock announces retirement

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Former Wales lock Jake Ball has announced he  will retire from professional rugby at the end of the 2024/25 Japan Rugby League One season. The 33-year-old joined the Western Force in 2012 before...