New Zealand U20 team named to play South Africa U20
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyHurricanes and Manawatū hooker Vernon Bason will captain the New Zealand Under 20 team against South Africa in the opening match of the inaugural Rugby Championship Under 20 Tournament at Sunshine Coast...
Japan Rugby League One 2023-24 Round Thirteen Review
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyDivision One – Toshiba the brave A missed conversion in the 86th minute by flyhalf Bryn Gatland has left Kobelco Kobe Steelers’ playoffs hopes hanging by a thread, while confirming Toshiba...
Super Rugby Pacific 2024 Round Seven Teams
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyRound Seven of Super Rugby Pacific will be the first of the bye weeks of the competition as teams start to make a push towards the finals. The Blues host the Western Force in Auckland, followed by the...
Winless Crusaders could 'spiral uncontrollably'
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyCoach Rob Penney said the Crusaders' season could "spiral uncontrollably" after New Zealand's traditional Super Rugby powerhouses slumped to the bottom of the competition standings. The seven-time...
Super Rugby Pacific Round 5 Disciplinary Update
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyTANIELU TELE'A RED CARD OFFENCE Player: Tanielu Tele'a Team: HighlandersPosition: CentreDate of Incident: 23 March 2024Nature of Offence: Law 9.11: Players must not do anything that is reckless...
Japan Rugby League One Round 11 Review
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyDivision One – Brave Lupus Nearly ‘Rammed’ in a Sunday Thriller A comfortable Sunday afternoon it was not for Toshiba Brave Lupus Tokyo, who needed a try six minutes from time by centre...
Japan Rugby League One: Round 11 preview
8 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...
Super Rugby Pacific 2024 Round Five teams
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyKids Round is here as all 12 teams battle it out as part of Round Five of Super Rugby Pacific. It begins in Palmerston North as the top of the table Hurricanes host the Melbourne Rebels. The ACT Brumbies...
Super Rugby Pacific 2024 Round four teams
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyRound Four of Super Rugby Pacific is here as teams switch up their line-ups ahead of a big weekend of action. It begins with the Crusaders hosting the Hurricanes in Christchurch before Taniela Tupou...
Top Performers: Chiefs vs Crusaders
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 2024 Super Rugby Pacific season kicked off in style as the Chiefs earned a late victory over the defending champion Crusaders at Waikato Stadium. Leading 27-10 at halftime, the...