Only the great entertainer Finn can shush The Shed
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFinn Russell is no stranger to a rivalry, having featured in Calcutta Cups, Paris derbies and the 1872 Cup, but a first West Country derby was always going to be different, writes Paul Eddison. It...
United Rugby Championship Round 4 Wrap-Up
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyTears of joy amid double delight What a weekend for Italian rugby!First, Zebre Parma ended their 22-match losing run in the BKT URC with a 12-10 win over the Hollywoodbets Sharks on a night of...
How WXV 1 was won: England’s journey to glory
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWe recount the steps the Red Roses took to claim the inaugural WXV 1 title in New Zealand. ‘Resounding’ is probably the best way to describe the Red Roses’ win in the WXV 1 decider with...
Warren Gatland asks for patience as Wales build new generation of players
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAlun Wyn Jones, Justin Tipuric and Leigh Halfpenny are among the experienced names to announce their international retirement this year. Warren Gatland has underlined the importance of patience as he...
World Rugby Women's Rankings preview: 3-4 November, 2023
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has published the permutations for the final round of matches in WXV 1 in New Zealand. Permutation highlights: England will be crowned the inaugural WXV 1 champions if they avoid defeat...
Leigh Halfpenny says final Wales appearance will be ‘pretty special’
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 34-year-old is expected to continue his career in Japan. Leigh Halfpenny expects a “pretty special” Wales send-off on Saturday while hoping to continue playing for another two seasons. Halfpenny...
Comments from head coach Borthwick & captain Farrell after England team announcement
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySteve Borthwick, head coach On the approach this week and team selection: “It’s very simple, we want to win on Friday against a very good Argentina side. This squad has built and progressed...
Scarlets fall to dominant Bulls in Pretoria
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyScarlets endured a tough opening to their BKT United Rugby Championship season, going down 63-21 to a dominant Vodacom Bulls side in Pretoria It was always going to be a testing challenge for the West...
WXV 2: Italy and Scotland victorious on day one
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Azzurre became the tournament's first winners, beating Japan 28-15, before Scotland secured a 31-17 victory against hosts South Africa in Stellenbosch. Italy and Scotland both hit the...
South Africa reaction (du Toit, de Klerk, Kriel, Libbok, head coach Nienaber, captain Kolisi, Mbonambi)
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyMIXED ZONE Faf de Klerk, scrum-half On the atmosphere at the end: "You could see what it means for both sides. I want to say thank-you to the South African fans who came out. It was obviously heartbreaking...
