2021 Major League Dream XV: Robshaw, Giteau and Ellis
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAmerica's top flight rugby competition returns this weekend with a full house of fixtures. A year after the competition was brought to an abrupt end, Major League Rugby returns in full force in...
Former Rebels and Force flanker heads to the MLR
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe LA Giltinis have recruited the experience and hard-edged forward power of Australian backrower Angus Cottrell. Today’s announcement is a coup because wooing a seasoned...
Watch: Highlanders and Sharks players can't help but laugh at streaker in Dunedin
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Sharks went two from two to start the season after crushing the Highlanders 42-20 in Dunedin. The Sharks dazzled against the Highlanders with Springboks wing Makazole Mapimpi...
Brumbies and Sharks impress by sealing early back-to-back Super Rugby wins
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIrae Simone set the ball rolling for the battling Brumbies in a fine win over the Rebels, while the Sharks dazzled against the Highlanders. The Brumbies snapped a four-game losing...
Best and Brits set for final farewells at the Principality
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Barbarians squad as has joined up in Cardiff to prepare for the final match of their November tour. Three legends of the game will be preparing to say different farewells in Wales this week. Ireland’s...
Rory Best slots a conversion for the Barbarians with a slick left foot
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Barbarians scored seven tries to defeat Brazil 47-22 in São Paolo on Thursday. Tries by prop Fijian prop Campese Ma’afu, Argentinian wing Bautista Ezcurra and All Black fullback...
Rebels gamble with Toomua for Crusaders clash
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMelbourne Rebels head coach Dave Wessels has gambled with a new halfback combination for their clash with the Crusaders at Christchurch on Saturday. Michael Ruru starts at scrumhalf, with Will...
Rebels get double playmaker boost for Bulls clash
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Melbourne Rebels have been given a double playmaking boost for their Super Rugby clash with the Bulls on Friday. Incumbent flyhalf Quade Cooper has passed his concussion tests and is...
Barrett captains the Hurricanes while the Rebels welcome Haylett-Petty back
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBeauden Barrett will captain the Hurricanes for a second time this season against the Rebels at Westpac Stadium on Saturday. With Dane Coles unavailable and TJ Perenara on the second of his All...
Three Rebels return for Australian derby
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMelbourne Rebels stand in Captain Angus Cottrell has been ruled out of Friday Australian Conference derby against the NSW Waratahs with concussion, however the side will welcome back three star players...