Potter re-commits to Australian Rugby, joins Waratahs for 2026
1 day ago by Ultimate RugbyRugby Australia are pleased to confirm Harry Potter has re-committed until the end of 2027, joining the NSW Waratahs for the next two Super Rugby Pacific seasons. Born in London and raised in Melbourne,...
All Blacks v France Preview | Robertson rolls the dice
4 days ago by Ultimate RugbyBlending the introduction of new players with the need to find early cohesion in their first Test of the year is the challenge for the All Blacks as they enter their first Lipovitan-D Test against France...
Fiji name overseas stars, debutant ex-Hurricane flyer for Wallabies clash
5 days ago by Ultimate RugbyFiji coach Mick Byrne has named a stacked side for Sunday’s match against the Wallabies in Newcastle. This includes a debut for former Hurricanes flyer Salesi Rayasi, one of two uncapped players...
Sotutu, Ross added to AUNZ squad for British & Irish Lions tour match
5 days ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks number eight Hoskins Sotutu has added to the all-star AUNZ Invitational XV squad set for next Saturday’s match against the British & Irish Lions. The powerful Blues back-rower is...
Laumape Joins AUNZ XV for Lions Clash
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter months of speculation and anticipation, the AUNZ Invitational XV is beginning to take shape, with former All Blacks midfielder Ngani Laumape unveiled as the fifth New Zealander named in the squad...
Ardie Savea speaks ahead of France fixture
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks loose forward Ardie Savea is expecting France to be a typically competitive unit in Saturday's opening Lipovitan-D series Test in Dunedin. Savea said while France had left some players at...
Kiwi duo Laumape, Fusitu'a added to AUNZ squad
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyKiwi duo Ngani Laumape and Joshua Fusitu'a are the latest names confirmed for the AUNZ Invitational XV squad to face the British & Irish Lions on July 12. It comes after the announcement of All Blacks...
How Du’Plessis Kirifi got his name
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyIt is long overdue but Du’Plessis Kirifi has finally been selected in the All Black squad. Born in New Plymouth and playing openside flank, he plays his Super Rugby at the Hurricanes and represents...
Hurricanes sign Japanese international Warner Dearns
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Hurricanes have announced the signing of Japanese international, Warner Dearns, for the 2026 season. “I’m really excited about the opportunity to join the Hurricanes and take...
Maori All Blacks squad named for 2025
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyKurt Eklund (Ngāti Kahu) has been named as the new Māori All Blacks captain, with a 29-strong squad including 11 uncapped players announced today ahead of two matches against the Japan XV in Tokyo, and...
