On this day in 2019: Australia end Israel Folau’s deal
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyRugby Australia and New South Wales Waratahs terminated Israel Folau’s contract over discriminatory social media posts on this day in 2019. The then 30-year-old was warned about his behaviour the...
Japan League One Review
3 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyDivision One – Dented Steelers All Black Ardie Savea’s hopes of finishing his sabbatical with a Japan Rugby League One title took a major blow after Kobelco Kobe Steelers dropped out of the...
Pools drawn for final round of World Rugby HSBC Sevens Challenger 2024
3 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyThe pools have been confirmed for the third and final round of the men’s and women’s World Rugby HSBC Sevens Challenger 2024 in Munich and Krakow respectively on 18-19 May. Uruguay men and...
Kirill Gotovtsev re-signs with Gloucester Rugby
4 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyGloucester Rugby is pleased to reveal that tighthead prop, Kirill Gotovtsev, has extended his time at Kingsholm. Gotovtsev had an unusual journey to professional rugby, with successful spells in wrestling...
Hong Kong Stadium set to host sell-out rugby sevens event
4 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbySixth round of HSBC SVNS 2024 takes place in Hong Kong China on 5-7 April Full house 120,000 crowd expected for the three-day Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens featuring the world’s best 12 men’s...
Japan Rugby League One Round 11 Review
1 month 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...
Mike Haley Set For 100th Munster Appearance
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyTonight’s URC Round 12 clash with Ospreys in Swansea will see Mike Haley make his 100th start and 100th appearance for Munster after joining the province ahead of the 2018/19 season. Mike made his...
Japan Rugby League One: Round 11 preview
1 month 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...
Waratahs, Wallaroos flanker Emily Chancellor suffers season ending injury
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyWaratahs and Wallaroos playmaker Arabella McKenzie admits the team were gutted by the news backrower Emily Chancellor will not feature again in 2024 after tearing her ACL. Chancellor suffered the injury...
Steve Borthwick heads for New Zealand in a bid to build on England’s progress
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbySteve Borthwick will begin plotting New Zealand’s downfall this week as he looks to build on England’s encouraging end to the Guinness Six Nations. A stunning victory over Ireland in round...
