Pieter-Steph du Toit named in the starting XV for his Japan Rugby League One debut
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok flanker and 2019 World Rugby Player of the Year, Pieter-Steph du Toit will make his return from injury this weekend debuting for Japan Rugby League One side Toyota Verblitz. The...
New era for Black Ferns Sevens
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA new era for the Black Ferns Sevens kicked off on Wednesday with new players and coaching group setting their sights on the next three years.Nominated for Halberg Coach of the Year, Cory Sweeney...
Ins, outs and the latest rugby rumours
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWe recap some of the top stories, rumours and recently confirmed. Leone Nakarawa attracting interest in England Leone Nakawara has been linked with a move to the Premiership. Midi...
Dream XV: The International stars of the new Japanese League
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe new Japanese club competition kicks off this weekend under the new name, the Japan Rugby League One. We take a look at the international stars that will light up the tournament in the top...
England's 2022 Autumn Nations Series schedule announced
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe recent announcement of England’s 2022 Autumn Nations Series schedule sees them gain some much-valued experience ahead of the 2023 World Cup in France as they will do battle with two teams (Argentina...
Japan rugby bosses focusing on being global ahead of new professional league
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJapan’s new-look professional rugby competition will launch next month with bold ambitions to win not only a domestic but a global audience, to attract the world’s best players and to expand...
England's 2022 fixture announcement
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland men will play four home matches at Twickenham Stadium as part of the 2022 Autumn Nations Series. England will first take on the same two teams that they will face in their opening 2023 Rugby...
Blitzboks do it again in Dubai
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok Sevens coach Neil Powell and captain Siviwe Soyizwapi both praised the character of the team after the Blitzboks rallied to beat Australia 10-7 in tightly fought Emirates Dubai 7s final on Saturday...
Australia & England revealed as the Preferred Candidates for the next Rugby World Cups
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAustralia have been awarded 'Preferred Candidate' status for the 2027 Men's Rugby World Cup from World Rugby while England are the Preferred Candidate for the 2025 Women's edition of the competition. World...
Latest World Rankings: France up to fifth
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA drama-filled weekend of test rugby has seen plenty of change in the latest World Rugby Rankings. France moved into the top 5 of the rankings while Romania entered the top 20. England's...
