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Noa Nakaitaci Signs on the line with Toulon

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Rugby Club Toulonnais continues its recruitment. Noa Nakaitaci, the French international winger and JIFF, joins the Rugby Club Toulonnais as Joker World Cup.   Arrived from Fiji in Clermont...

Vern Cotter named Blues head coach for the next two years

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Vern Cotter has been named head coach of the Blues on a two-year contract for the DHL Super Rugby Pacific competition. He will have former All Black, Hurricanes and Wellington player Jason O'Halloran...

Cheika names extended Pumas RWC squad

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Argentina coach Michael Cheika has named a 48-man squad to prepare for the Rugby Championship and the Rugby World Cup. Players who miss those two squads will be eligible for an Argentina XV.   While...

Rory Jennings signs for Newcastle Falcons

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Rory Jennings has become Newcastle Falcons’ latest signing, joining the Kingston Park club on a two-year deal.   The 27-year-old plays fly-half or centre and has spent the past two seasons...

Fabien Galtie names four uncapped plays in his RWC2023 Training squad

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Brice Dulin and Baptiste Serin back in contention as they are named in France's 42 Training Squad ahead of the World Cup. Galtie has named four uncapped players in the group with Paul Boudehent, Thomas...

Fiji name 45-man wider squad

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Fijians Head Coach Simon Raiwalui has today announced a wider squad of 45 players for the upcoming July test series against Tonga on 22nd July 2023, Samoa on 29thJuly 2023, Japan on 5th August 2023, and...

Scarlets confirm coaching team for 2023-24 season

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Scarlets can confirm their coaching team for the 2023-24 season.   Ex-Springboks lock Albert van den Berg is to become the club’s Forwards Coach, replacing Ben Franks who has returned to New...

Grégory Alldritt voted 2023 EPCR Player of the Year

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Stade Rochelais No 8 and captain, Grégory Alldritt, has capped off an outstanding EPCR season by being voted as the 2023 EPCR Player of the Year.   A leading light in the Stade...

JJ Hanrahan joins Connacht Rugby

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Connacht Rugby have announced the signing of JJ Hanrahan from the Dragons.An out-half who can also cover centre and full-back, Hanrahan will arrive to the province with a wealth of experience in the URC,...

Match Preview: Challenge Cup final to see new winner crowned

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Friday night’s EPCR Challenge Cup final will see one club lift the trophy for the first time as Glasgow Warriors clash with RC Toulon at the Aviva Stadium.   17 clubs have won the EPCR...