Fiji and New Zealand the winners after a brilliant HSBC France Sevens
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFiji’s men and New Zealand’s women turned on the style to win the HSBC France Sevens in Toulouse on Sunday. Ireland, led by the excellent Terry Kennedy, played some impressive rugby to reach...
Blitzboks own worst enemy in Toulouse
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springbok Sevens team suffered a third defeat at the HSBC France Sevens in Toulouse on Sunday in what Blitzbok coach Neil Powell described as “the worst performance at a tournament in my career”. The...
Men’s HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series favourites suffer shock defeats on opening day in Toulouse as women’s champions Australia continue fine form
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe three contenders for the men’s HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series title faced setbacks on a thrilling opening day at the HSBC France Sevens as South Africa, Argentina and Australia suffered...
This week's rumours, signings and re-signings
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWe round up the week's latest rumours, signings, and re-signings. PREMIERSHIP RUGBY Bath Bath Rugby have confirmed the departure of a club legend with Semesa...
Crunch time at Kingspan: Ulster vs Sharks
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFriday night sees a cracking encounter which holds much weight in the context in the competition as a whole as the Sharks travel to Belfast to meet Ulster in battle. There is not much...
Pacific Nations Cup returns in July for its 15th edition
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFiji will host the World Rugby Pacific Nations Cup 2022, which also features Australia A, Samoa and Tonga, from 2-16 July with matches taking place in Suva and Lautoka. The tournament...
Wallaroos announce squad for Pacific Four
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Wallaroos have confirmed their 32-player squad for next month's Pacific Four series in New Zealand. Wallaroos coach Jay Tregonning has kept a settled squad from the Road to New Zealand...
Makazole Mapimpi re-signs with the Sharks until 2025
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMakazole Mapimpi has signed a new deal that will keep him with the Sharks until 2025. Don’t blink or you’ll miss him! The lightning fast Makazole Mapimpi has re-signed with...
The Eight Players Ruled Out Of Wales Tests Against South Africa
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWayne Pivac has named his 33-player squad for the three-Test Series in South Africa this July. There are several notable absentees along with the welcomed returns of Dan Lydiate and George North. The...
Maori All Blacks to play Ireland twice
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Māori All Blacks will play Ireland in two mid-week matches in Hamilton and Wellington this July New Zealand Rugby (NZR) announced today. Ireland will bring an expanded squad to cater for the...
