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World Rugby U20 Championship and Trophy to return in 2023

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The international federation today announced that the men's World Rugby U20 Championship and World Rugby U20 Trophy would be organised in 2023 following three consecutive years without age-grade global...

Gaüzère hangs up the whistle

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Referee Pascal Gaüzère blew the final whistle yesterday, not only on the Lions vs Japan match, but also his refereeing career.    The 44 year-old Frenchman...

Nigel Carolan appointed Glasgow Warriors' new Assistant Coach

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Glasgow Warriors have appointed Nigel Carolan as the club’s new Assistant Coach, focusing on attack as part of Head Coach Danny Wilson’s coaching team for 2021/22 and beyond.       The...

Junior Boks leap back into action in U20 International Series

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Junior Springboks will make a welcome return to the international stage for the first time since 2019 when they line up against Argentina, Georgia and Uruguay in a blockbuster four-round U20 International...

World Rugby U20 Trophy Cancelled

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

World Rugby today confirmed that the World Rugby U20 Trophy 2021 will not take place this year due to the global effects of the pandemic.   The news follows the cancellation of the World Rugby U20...

Young Kiwi flyer signed by Glasgow Warriors

3 years ago by Rugby Dump

Glasgow Warriors today announced that they've signed Super Rugby flyer and World Rugby U20 Championship winner Josh McKay ahead of the 2021/22 season. McKay is currently serving duty with the Crusaders. 

World Rugby U20 Championship Cancelled For 2021

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The World Rugby U20 Championship 2021 will not take place this year due to the ongoing impact of the global COVID-19 pandemic, World Rugby confirmed on Wednesday.   The tournament's organising...

The talented Mr. Richardson

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

During the Sharks’ valuable victory over Jake White’s Bulls last weekend, a number of players put their hands up. There is one name, however, which continues to be uttered with an ever-increasing...

Brad Thorn re-signs with Queensland

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Queensland Rugby Union has today announced Brad Thorn has re-signed as the St.George Queensland Reds head coach.    After guiding Queensland to their first Grand Final in nine years, Thorn...

Mick Kearney Challenges His Former Team

4 years ago by Ulitmate Rugby

The challenge with Leinster will be a special fixture for Mick Kearney. The Irish lock is in fact, together with his union mate Ian Nagle, one of the former players of this 3rd round of Guinness PRO14...