Blues' bid to bring back Barrett denied by Super Rugby
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Blues have failed in their bid to rush back Beauden Barrett for the Super Rugby play-offs after the All Blacks playmaker was ruled ineligible for next month's knockout phase. The 123-Test veteran...
19-player squad named for England training camp
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbySteve Borthwick has named a 19-player training squad to begin preparations for the forthcoming Summer Series against Japan and New Zealand. The squad – which does not include players involved...
Super Rugby Pacific Finals permutations: Brumbies hunt for top as four sides fight for final spot
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWith the penultimate round of Super Rugby Pacific in the books, there is still plenty of unknown around the make-up of the finals heading into next week. What we do know is the Queensland Reds will travel...
Toshiba Brave Lupus emerges Japan Rugby League One 2023-24 Champions
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyToshiba Brave Lupus Tokyo 24 - Saitama Panasonic Wild Knights 20Sunday May 26 at Prince Chichibu Memorial Stadium, Tokyo Toshiba Brave Lupus are the champions of Japan after they won an epic final of...
Black Ferns named to face Australia in O'Reilly Cup
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe O’Reilly Cup, presented by Ryman Healthcare, will be on the line this weekend when the Trans-Tasman rivalry resumes at North Harbour Stadium in Auckland. The Black Ferns coaching group have named...
Super Rugby Pacific round 14 teams
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbySuper Rugby Pacific is heading into the final two weeks of the regular season as teams start to build for the finals. The Hurricanes and Chiefs open the round in Hamilton in what is expected to be a thriller,...
Flook back for the Reds making his 50th appearance
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyJosh Flook returns at outside centre to play his 50th game for the Queensland Reds in Saturday night’s clash against the Western Force at Suncorp Stadium.Flook’s selection is one of eight changes...
Composure the name of the game for businessman Umaga
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyJacob Umaga showed plenty of composure with his match-winning heroics for Benetton Rugby in Durban last weekend - which is rather appropriate given his business interests outside the game. Along with...
Highlanders name team for GordonHunter Memorial Trophy clash
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThis weekend’s clash against the Blues in Auckland will not only be round 13 of the DHL Super Rugby Pacific competition but also present an opportunity for the Highlanders to play for the Gordon...
Renata reaches 50 as Blues eye Gordy Hunter defence
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Gordon Hunter Memorial Trophy is up for grabs this weekend as the Blues host the Highlanders at 7:05pm on Saturday night at Eden Park in Auckland. The DHL Super Rugby Pacific match headlines an exciting...
