Three leagues and two international careers – the Henry Thomas story
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyHaving now completed a hat-trick of leagues, Henry Thomas is ideally placed to compare the contrasting competitions. He spent 11 seasons in the English Premiership with Sale and Bath, before embarking...
World Rugby Match Officials appointed for November international window
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyThirty referees will take charge of 41 men’s international matches Thirteen nations are represented among the 64 officials Jordan Way (Australia) will take charge of the opening match, between...
World Rugby Women's Rankings preview
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has published the ranking permutations for the final round of WXV 2024 matches in Canada, South Africa and the United Arab Emirates this weekend. Permutation highlights: France will...
Tommy Freeman commits future to Northampton Saints
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland international Tommy Freeman has signed a new contract at cinch Stadium at Franklin’s Gardens which sees the 23-year-old remain at Northampton Saints for the foreseeable future. Freeman...
Hope Rogers to earn 50th international test cap with USA Women’s Eagles
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyAs the starting prop for Friday’s match, Rogers will become only the second Eagle to hit the 50-cap mark for the program behind former teammate Jamie Burke, who holds the title for most caps at 51. Rogers...
Draw and match schedules released for Women’s RWC England 2025
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyWomen’s Rugby World Cup 2025 draw to be broadcast live on BBC’s The One Show and RugbyPass TV on Thursday, 17 October Huge ticket demand experienced already with over 60,000 tickets...
WXV 2024: Round two in numbers
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyThe race for WXV 2024 silverware and Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 qualification took shape across an intriguing second round of action. In Canada, the hosts set up a winner-takes-all finale against...
Cam Regard returns to the All Blacks ahead of November tests
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks Head Coach Scott Robertson and his co-selectors have named their All Blacks squad for the 2024 Lipovitan-D Challenge Cup and the Northern Tour. The Northern Tour squad...
Black Ferns named for England challenge
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Black Ferns coaching group have named their match-day 23 to play England in their second Test of the WXV1 Tournament at Langley Events Centre in Langley.Live on Sky Sport NZ: Monday 7 October,...
Gray to depart Glasgow Warriors at end of November
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyClub centurion Richie Gray will depart Glasgow Warriors at the end of November, after the club agreed to allow the second-rower to pursue a new playing opportunity abroad. The move –...
