Double delight for New Zealand at HSBC Sydney Sevens
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand romped to victory in both the women’s and men’s finals of the HSBC Sydney Sevens to increase their leads at the top of the HSBC World Rugby Seven Series 2023 standings. It is the...
Sharks fly SA flag on tough weekend of Vodacom URC action
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Cell C Sharks were the only South African side to register a victory in a disappointing round of matches for the domestic Vodacom United Rugby Championship teams, but despite this, three of the four...
Bulls secure Jannes Kirsten’s signature
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Vodacom Bulls are happy to announce the signing of Premiership and Champions Cup winner, Jannes Kirsten. The multifaceted forward will join the Pretoria-based Vodacom Bulls from 1 July 2023 with his...
Furbank skippers Northampton Saints for East Midlands Derby
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyGeorge Furbank will lead out Northampton Saints at Mattioli Woods Welford Road this weekend when the men in Black, Green and Gold face East Midlands rivals Leicester Tigers. Saints have won on...
Connacht Rugby: New two-year deal for Sam Illo
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTighthead prop Sam Illo has renewed his contract for another two years, keeping him at Connacht Rugby until at least 2025. Illo joined Connacht from Leinster in 2021 and has so far made 7 appearances....
South Africa to host next two World Rugby U20 Championships
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa will host the next two editions of the World Rugby U20 Championship, in 2023 and 2024, the global governing body and SA Rugby confirmed on Thursday, while Kenya was awarded the World Rugby...
DHL Stormers coach Dobson on the delights of touring
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJohn Dobson is delighted with the challenge of the BKT United Rugby Championship, and that delight is not exclusive to the on-field battles. Dobson is loving the cultural experience that so few get to...
England men's U20 to play in returning World Rugby U20 Championship
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland men’s U20 will compete in the World Rugby U20 Championship, which returns for the first time since 2019 following COVID-forced cancellations. The tournament features the world’s...
URC Preview: Scarlets v Bulls
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAt Parc y Scarlets, Llanelli, 7.35pm Referee: Andrew Brace (IRFU, 86th league game) Assistant: Adam Jones, Ben Breakspear (both WRU) TMO: Brian MacNeice (IRFU) Overall URC head-to-head record:...
URC Preview: Ulster v Stormers
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAt Kingspan Stadium, Belfast, 7.35pm Referee: Mike Adamson (SRU, 67 th competition game) Assistant: Andrew Cole, Paul Haycock (both IRFU) TMO: Andrew McMenemy (SRU) Overall URC head-to-head record:...
