Scotland win WXV2 Trophy
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyScotland secured three wins out of three games in the first WXV 2 tournament in South Africa this month, beating South Africa, USA and Japan. The final standings came down to points difference with Italy,...
Stormers make change for Warriors
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThere are a number of changes to the Stormers team for the first game of their four-match Vodacom United Rugby Championship tour against Glasgow Warriors on Friday. Following two bonus-point victories...
Record-breaking referee Wayne Barnes calls time on stellar career
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby Chairman Sir Bill Beaumont has led the tributes to Wayne Barnes, who today announced he is to step down from match officiating to concentrate on new ventures. World Rugby Chairman Sir Bill...
Ospreys announce team to face Sharks
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOspreys have named their squad to face the Hollywoodbets Sharks in Round 3 of the BKT URC. The game will take place at the Twickenham Stoop and is kicking off on Friday 3rd November at 19:35pm. Garyn...
Eddie Jones: Marcus Smith is a very good player – but he is not a full-back
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEddie Jones insists Marcus Smith is “not a full-back” and England must utilise the Harlequins talent at outside-half to get the best out of him. England deployed Smith at full-back in during...
World Rugby Women's Rankings preview: 3-4 November, 2023
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has published the permutations for the final round of matches in WXV 1 in New Zealand. Permutation highlights: England will be crowned the inaugural WXV 1 champions if they avoid defeat...
Nostalgic Plumtree Fired Up for London Debut
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTaking on a Swansea-based team will bring back fond memories for Hollywoodbets Sharks boss John Plumtree as he heads into this weekend’s ground-breaking BKT URC clash with the Ospreys. The Kiwi...
Newcomer De Beer Aims for More Derby Success
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHaving had a wet, windy and winning first taste of a Welsh derby in the BKT URC, new Cardiff Rugby fly-half Tinus de Beer is hoping for different conditions and a different style of game this weekend -...
Leigh Halfpenny says final Wales appearance will be ‘pretty special’
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 34-year-old is expected to continue his career in Japan. Leigh Halfpenny expects a “pretty special” Wales send-off on Saturday while hoping to continue playing for another two seasons. Halfpenny...
Belief, commitment and confidence: How South Africa won Rugby World Cup 2023
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks’ journey to their record fourth Webb Ellis Cup was paved by the squad’s resilience and their ability to overcome adversity in France. “As a Springbok, you always believe...
