Hurricanes take major step towards minor premiership
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWinger Salesi Rayasi has celebrated his 50th game for the club in style as he crossed for a hat-trick in a 41-14 win over the Highlanders. The bonus point win takes the club one step closer to the minor...
Reds Off To Finals After Late Thriller In Sydney
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyA nerveless strike for penalty goal in the closing stages from replacement flyhalf Tom Lynagh sealed a 27-26 victory for the Queensland Reds in Sydney tonight.The dramatic finish against the NSW Waratahs...
New Zealand name their U20 squad ahead of the U20 Championship
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyFresh from winning the inaugural The Rugby Championship (TRC) Under 20 tournament, the New Zealand squad for the upcoming World U20 Championships has been named.The team heads to South Africa next month,...
Scarlets sign Australian second row Max Douglas
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyScarlets are delighted to secure the signature of highly-rated Australian forward Max Douglas. The 24-year-old has just completed his second season with the Yokohama Canon Eagles in Japan. Before...
All to play for in Super Rugby
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWith one more round of Super Rugby left after this weekends fixture, there is still plenty of unknown outcomes and potential surprises in the build-up to the finals heading into next week. As it standsthe...
Super Rugby Pacific Round 14 Disciplinary Update
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyRAYMOND TUPUTUPU RED CARD OFFENCE Player: Raymond Tuputupu Team: HurricanesPosition: HookerDate of Incident: 24 May 2024Nature of Offence: Law 9.13: A player must not tackle an opponent early,...
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...
Ross Filipo named Maori All Blacks Head Coach and management group confirmed
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand Rugby (NZR) has announced the Māori All Blacks coaching and management group ahead of their return to the international stage, where they will play two matches against the Japan XV on Saturday...
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...
