Pacific Nations Cup 2024: Round Two Preview
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyRound two of the Asahi Super Dry Pacific Nations Cup 2024 gets underway this weekend with Tonga and USA making their belated entry into the competition. Having seen Fiji beat Samoa 42-16 and Japan...
Pacific Nations Cup | Samoa
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyNumber of tournaments: 16 (2006-2023)Best finish: Champions (2010, 2012, 2014, 2022)Most points in a match: 53 (53-9 v Japan, June 2006)Biggest win: 47 (50-3 v Tonga, June 2007)Did You Know? Samoa were...
South African teams break new ground in Europe
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFive South African franchises will enter new rugby territory on Saturday when the take the field in the opening round of the Heineken Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup competitions in a watershed moment...
Lethal Leiua to duel rampant rookie Van Wyk
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe South African teams resume their celebrated regional derbies in Round 7 of the United Rugby Championship and Ellis Park will showcase Saturday’s blockbuster clash between two midfield...
United Rugby Championship Round 4 Team Announcements
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe teams for this weekend's Round 4 fixtures of the BKT United Rugby Championship have been named with all details of match officials and broadcast information below. TEAM NEWS HEADLINES #CONvMUN Jack...
Two Former All Blacks Included In Samoa's November Tests Squad
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySamoa head coach Seilala Mapusua has named two former All Blacks in his squad for the November internationals. Samoa play Italy, Romania and Georgia on tour, their first northern hemisphere...
Alapati Leiua signs for the Stormers
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyExperienced Samoan international centre Alapati Leiua has signed with the DHL Stormers for the new season. The powerful midfielder, who started his career at the Hurricanes before moving...
Premiership Rugby Team News and Lineups
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe final round of the 2021/22 Premiership Rugby season is upon us. Here are how the teams' lineups. Exeter Chiefs v Harlequins Team news for the Chiefs sees England...
This week's rumours, signings and re-signings
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWe round up the week's latest rumours, signings, and re-signings. PREMIERSHIP RUGBY Bath Bath Rugby have confirmed the departure of a club legend with Semesa...
John Afoa to continue his career in France
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer All Black prop John Afoa is set to continue his career in France next season. Afoa will leave the Bristol Bears at the end of the season to join PROD2 side Vannes. The 2011 Rugby...