Nepo Laulala extends commitment to New Zealand Rugby and the Blues
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyNepo Laulala has committed to New Zealand Rugby (NZR) and the Blues for another year, officially extending his contract through to the end of 2023. Making his All Blacks debut in 2015, the 30-year-old...
Red Roses name team to play Fiji in 2021 Rugby World Cup opener
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyHead coach Simon Middleton has named his matchday squad to play Fiji in their opening Pool C Rugby World Cup match at Eden Park on Saturday (8 October), kick-off 4.45pm New Zealand time/4.45am UK time...
Chiefs challenge Sharks at the AJ Bell
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe walls of the AJ Bell will rattle with the voices of the Sale Sharks faithful as Paul Deacon’s men face a humdinger against Exeter Chiefs. Sale will have plenty of juice...
Saracens go toe-to-toe with the defending champs at StoneX
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyA mouth-watering clash awaits Premiership fans this weekend as the two finalists from the 2021-22 tournament lock horns at the StoneX Stadium on Saturday. Recent history tells us that the...
Lethal Lombard Brimming With Pride
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyGianni Lombard, just by being on the field, is already a winner in this season’s United Rugby Championship. The schoolboy sensation of six years ago has twice fought back from serious knee injuries...
Extent of Quinn Tupaea's injury revealed after ugly Darcy Swain cleanout
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyQuinn Tupaea's hopes of making the All Blacks Rugby World Cup squad next year hang in the balance with the extent of his injury revealed. The All Blacks and Chiefs midfielder has been ruled...
Victoria Grant to Lead Hurricanes Poua in 2023 Super Rugby Aupiki
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyDual World Cup winning former Black Fern, Victoria Grant has been appointed as Head Coach of the Hurricanes Poua for the 2023 Sky Super Rugby Aupiki season. Grant, who was...
Bristol Bears injury latest ahead of Newcastle Falcons: Gabriel Ibitoye, Toby Fricker, Joe Joyce
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyBristol Bears fans could get a first glimpse of exciting summer signing Gabriel Ibitoye on Friday night when the early Premiership leaders take on Newcastle Falcons at Kingston Park. A...
The seven uncapped players included in England's training squad
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland head coach Eddie Jones has included seven uncapped players in his mini-training squad. England begins preparations for their four home Autumn Nations Series fixtures in November during...
England Training Squad: Tuilagi returns, Tizard called up, Care omitted
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyEddie Jones has named a 36-player England squad who will meet for a three-day training camp this weekend. England will begin preparations for their four home Autumn Nations Series...
