Japan Rugby League One Round 11 Review
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyDivision One – Brave Lupus Nearly ‘Rammed’ in a Sunday Thriller A comfortable Sunday afternoon it was not for Toshiba Brave Lupus Tokyo, who needed a try six minutes from time by centre...
Women’s Six Nations: How teams can qualify for WXV, Women’s RWC 2025
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyStade Marie-Marvingt, located inside the iconic Circuit des 24 Heures du Mans, will double as the start line for the Guinness Women’s Six Nations 2024 this weekend. Ireland are Saturday’s...
All Blacks icon poised for shock Test comeback
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks legend Sam Whitelock is considering a shock comeback to the international arena, according to a New Zealand Herald report. The Herald reported that new All Blacks coach Scott Robertson had...
Brumbies depth to get early test in Pasifika clash
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Brumbies remain warm favourites for their Super Rugby Pacific clash with Moana Pasifika, despite an early-season injury crisis that's forced the ACT outfit to shuffle the deck. Already missing their...
Scotland's 1984 Grand Slam – Part one
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyIt’s perhaps little known, but Scotland won what could be considered de facto Grand Slams in 1933 and 1938. With France having been expelled from the Five Nations Championship after 1931 over...
Scotland announce fixtures
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyScotland will play four Tests at Scottish Gas Murrayfield in November as part of the 2024 Autumn Nations Series. First up, Gregor Townsend’s side host Fiji on Saturday 2 November,...
Munster contract news as Billy Burns signs
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyMunster Rugby and the IRFU are pleased to confirm that Billy Burns will join the province next year with John Ryan and Cian Hurley signing contract extensions. 29-year-old Ireland international Billy...
World Rugby reveals phased plan to enhance rugby’s global appeal
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyRugby united in drive to enhance entertainment value to broaden appeal World Rugby swiftly actioning key Shape of the Game forum outcomes Package of enhancements aimed at advancing on- and off-field...
Steve Borthwick heads for New Zealand in a bid to build on England’s progress
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySteve Borthwick will begin plotting New Zealand’s downfall this week as he looks to build on England’s encouraging end to the Guinness Six Nations. A stunning victory over Ireland in round...
Andy Farrell excited by chance to pit Ireland against ‘best’ side South Africa
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAndy Farrell is relishing a shot at the world’s best as Ireland pursue perfection after continuing their northern hemisphere domination with another Guinness Six Nations title. Ireland turn their...
