Japan's Michael Leitch Handed 3 Match Ban
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJapan Number 8, Michael Leitch, appeared before an independent judicial committee on Wednesday, 26 July, having received a red card for an offence contrary to Law 9.11 (a player must not do anything that...
Player Profile: Davit Niniashvili
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyGeorgia have always been known for their prowess in the forward pack but in recent years, their backline has come alive. Flying full-back Davit Niniashvili has spearheaded that revolution,...
Italy: Five to watch this summer
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyItaly may have lost all five of their Six Nations matches but they showed glimpses of the quality at their disposal. The Azzurri came close to wins against Scotland and...
Robbie Henshaw on Ireland's training camp ahead of the World Cup warm-up games!
2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby▪️ The craic and banter in camp ▪️ Mentality within the squad ▪️ Upcoming warm-up games ▪️ Looking ahead to France Robbie Henshaw provides an update as Ireland continue their...
Sean O'Brien Joins Munster in Upcoming Seasons Preparations
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Munster Rugby men’s squad are in week two of the pre-season training programme with just over six weeks until the opening pre-season game against Leinster at Musgrave Park on Friday, September...
England U20 Hungry for 2024 Six Nations
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFollowing on from a fourth-place finish in the World Rugby U20 Championship, Mark Mapletoft’s England men’s U20 side return for five rounds of competitive action next February in the 2024 U20...
Les Kiss Appointed New Queensland Reds Head Coach
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Queensland Rugby Union (QRU) has today announced successful international coach and Queenslander Les Kiss as the new Queensland Reds head coach. With 26 years of professional coaching experience...
Maori All Blacks to play two matches in Japan in 2024
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Māori All Blacks will play two matches against the Japan XV as part of the Lipovitan D Challenge Cup 2024.The two matches will be played on Saturday, 29 June and Saturday, 6 July next year and...
Ireland captain Sexton free to face Springboks at RWC despite ban
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland skipper Johnny Sexton has been handed a three-match ban for abusing South African referee Jaco Peyper, but he was cleared to front the Springboks in their World Cup pool encounter. He will be...
Bound by Greatness, Springboks v All Blacks
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe battle set to go down tomorrow between the Springboks and All Blacks at the Mount Smart Stadium in Auckland (08:05 GMT) will have the eyes of the entire rugby world fixed on it. With less than 60 days...
