Potential for big movement in World Rugby Men’s Rankings
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWhile Ireland are safe in their position as the number one team in the World Rugby Men’s Rankings powered by Capgemini the jockeying for positions below them will intensify this weekend. With the...
Boks ready to give everything in “special” SA farewell game
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok captain Duane Vermeulen and assistant coach Mzwandile Stick stressed the importance of closing off the home leg of their 2023 season on a high note before the team enters their Rugby World Cup...
Sean O'Brien Joins Munster in Upcoming Seasons Preparations
1 year 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...
The Legend of 2002: The last Wallabies Bledisloe Cup Triumph
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWith the 2023 edition of the Bledisloe Cup only a few days away, we take a look a at the last Australian side to win the coveted Trans-Tasman trophy. The first official Bledisloe Cup fixture took...
Jaco Peyper’s Damning Testimony
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe EPCR has made available the complete transcript of the disciplinary proceedings concerning Johnny Sexton, which features comprehensive testimonies from the officials involved as well as the player’s...
Ireland captain Sexton free to face Springboks at RWC despite ban
1 year 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...
Defending Champions Begin Champions Cup Campaign Away in Pool 4
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Pool 4 showdown is set for Stade Marcel Deflandre on Sunday 10 December, following theh announcement of the Champions Cup pool stage fixture dates, venues, kick-off times. Predictably, the competition...
Ireland U20s Make One Change For World Final Showdown With France
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland will play France in tomorrow's World Rugby U20 Championship final (kick-off: 6pm, live on Virgin Media Two). There is one change to the starting XV which defeated South Africa U20s in the semi-final,...
Johnny Sexton disciplinary: The World Waits
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe moment of truth will arrive for Johnny Sexton today as the Ireland captain faces a disciplinary hearing which could see him banned and may even end his career prematurely. The fly-half had a misconduct...
URC fixtures released 102 days before kick-off
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWith 102 days until the new Vodacom United Rugby Championship season kicks off the league can confirm its fixture schedule in full for the 2023/24 campaign. This represents the earliest release of the...
