Stormers vs La Rochelle: Top Performers
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIt is said that the Champions Cup is the closest thing to test Rugby, which proved to be true in the heated pool 4 fixture between The Stormers and La Rochelle in Cape Town. In a match very much reminiscent...
Emirates World Rugby Match Officials confirmed for Men's Guinness Six Nations
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Emirates World Rugby Match Officials have been confirmed for the 2024 Guinness Six Nations, the first international competition on the road to the men’s Rugby World Cup 2027 in Australia. Fifteen...
Extraordinary matchups define opening weekend in Champions Cup pool 1
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIf ever there’s a pool full of extraordinarily tough places to go in an Investec Champions’ Cup season, it’s in Pool 1 of this year’s competition. Full of elite level sides who...
Farrell takes a break to focus on mental health
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland captain Owen Farrell will not be available for the 2024 Six Nations after deciding to take a break from international rugby "to prioritise his and his family's mental wellbeing". In a statement...
Tireless Tongan Timani Loving Life In Wales As He Posts Season's Best In BKT URC
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHaving just posted season’s best figures in the BKT URC, Lopeti Timani is clearly thriving in his new role at Cardiff Rugby. The official stats show the tireless Tongan made a remarkable...
Marlie Packer crowned World Rugby Women’s 15s Player of the Year
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland captain Marlie Packer has been named this year’s World Rugby Women’s 15s Player of the Year in partnership with Mastercard, receiving the coveted award in front of fans and her rugby...
Record-breaking referee Wayne Barnes calls time on stellar career
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby Chairman Sir Bill Beaumont has led the tributes to Wayne Barnes, who today announced he is to step down from match officiating to concentrate on new ventures. World Rugby Chairman Sir Bill...
WXV I Match Day Programme:Australia vs. Argentina
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWith one of the best ever Rugby World Cup having recently concluded, we turn our eyes now the WXV I for more exciting international test rugby. Today we travel all the way down under to watch the thrilling...
Retiring Ben Youngs believes the future is bright for England
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyYoungs made his 127th and last appearance in Friday’s bronze final victory over Argentina. Ben Youngs enters Test retirement comforted by the belief that England’s future is in safe hands...
Rugby World Cup 2023 will leave a legacy of harmony, growth and sustainable responsibility
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAs the 10th edition concluded in style with an historic fourth title clinched by South Africa, Rugby World Cup 2023 has set new standards on and off the pitch for the men’s showcase events leaving...
