Wayne Barnes to set new Test record this November
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland’s Wayne Barnes is set to make history when he takes charge of his 100th and 101st tests during the November international window. Barnes, who made his debut in Fiji in June 2006,...
Glasgow Warriors bolster front-row options with double deal
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyGlasgow Warriors have bolstered their front-row options ahead of this weekend’s United Rugby Championship clash with the Bulls at Scotstoun, after prop Lucio Sordoni and hooker Gregor Hiddleston...
World Cup Preview: Pool B
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe draw was made on 19th November 2020 and split the twelve teams into four “bands”, based on the world rankings at the time and before Italy, Japan and Scotland had qualified. As a...
Springboks to face Wales in RWC warm-up match
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks will line up against Wales at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff on Saturday, 19 August 2023, in preparation for their Rugby World Cup defence, which kicks off a few weeks...
World Cup Preview: Pool A
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe World Cup draw was made on 19th November 2020 and this split the twelve teams into four “bands”, based on the world rankings at the time and before Italy, Japan and Scotland had...
Highlanders Appoint Richard Whiffin as Attack Coach
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRichard Whiffin has been handed the attack portfolio for the Highlanders in 2023. Formerly of the London Irish club, Whiffin was a member of the management team that steered the club to...
Aseza Hele: Springbok Women prefer the underdog tag
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springbok Women are perfectly happy to sail under the radar at the Rugby World Cup in New Zealand and prefer not to get into the pre-tournament hype of the global showpiece event of the women's game. That...
SA teams grab 19 from 20 points in the URC
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFour from four yet again, with 19 log points out of a possible 20 tell the story of yet another amazing weekend of rugby for the four South African teams in the third round of the United Rugby Championship. Like...
John Cooney to switch allegiance to Scotland?
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland and Ulster scrumhalf John Cooney could switch test allegiances to Scotland next year. The 32-year-old has represented Ireland 11 times since debuting back in 2017 after turning down an...
United Rugby Championship Rd 3: Lineups, Kick Off Times, TV Listings and More
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe teams for this weekend's Round 3 fixtures of the United Rugby Championship have been named with all details of match officials and broadcast information below. TEAM NEWS HEADLINES #BULvCON Bulls...
