A quick look at the Rugby Championship stats
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Rugby Championship (TRC) is one of the pre-eminent international rugby union competitions in world rugby. It is contested annually by Argentina, Australia, New Zealand, and South...
Feinberg-Mngomezulu, Louw earn first starts for Boks in Brisbane
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu and Elrigh Louw will make their first Test starts for South Africa against the Wallabies in Brisbane on Saturday as the Springboks largely reverted to the squad that shared a...
Everything you need to know about the Pacific Nations Cup
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe wait is almost over for rugby fans in the Pacific and North America as the Pacific Nations Cup 2024 gets ready for kick-off on Friday, 23 August. Run by World Rugby in partnership with the participating...
World Rugby Match Official appointments set for The Rugby Championship 2024
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyTwelve referees from seven nations to preside over 12 Rugby Championship matches Andrea Piardi to become first Italian to referee in competition England’s Christophe Ridley and France’s...
RFU and Allianz agree to long-term partnership
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyOne of the world’s leading insurers, Allianz, and the Rugby Football Union (RFU) today announce the next step in their partnership, as Allianz extends its support for rugby by making a significant,...
What can we expect in the Rugby Championship
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Rugby Championship kicks off in exactly 5 days and here’s what to expect. The opening game of tournament sees Australia take on South Africa at Suncorp stadium in Brisbane at 06:30 local time. The...
Papali'i recommits to New Zealand Rugby until 2027
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks loose forward Dalton Papali’i has recommitted to New Zealand Rugby (NZR) through to the end of 2027.The 26-year-old has also extended his time with the Blues in DHL Super Rugby Pacific...
Rugby Championship: A look at at the venues and history
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Rugby Championship is set to get underway next week with both matches starting in the Pacific region. The All Black will host Los Pumas in Wellington to kick off defense of their title. The Springboks...
Tri Nations 2009: Springboks secure third title
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe last time the Springboks won the Rugby Championship (then the Tri Nations) outside of a World Cup year was in 2009. They had just come off beating the Lions earlier that year and went on to beat the...
Cory Brown joins the Highlanders coaching team
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Highlanders have today announced an addition to the 2025 coaching team. Cory Brown has accepted a two year contract as the Attack Coach and will begin the role almost immediately. Brown is the brother...
