Everything you need to know before Bledisloe 1!
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe match will take place at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) with a UK/Ireland kickoff at 10.45am and local kickoff of 7.45pm AEST. South African kickoff time is 11.45 am. The Bledisloe Cup is named...
Player Profile: Davit Niniashvili
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyGeorgia have always been known for their prowess in the forward pack but in recent years, their backline has come alive. Flying full-back Davit Niniashvili has spearheaded that revolution,...
The Underdogs: Georgia
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEight years on from their best-ever Rugby World Cup finish, Georgia will be eager to make history again, but first, they will have to navigate a tough test in the Summer Nations Series. Georgia...
Italy: Five to watch this summer
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyItaly may have lost all five of their Six Nations matches but they showed glimpses of the quality at their disposal. The Azzurri came close to wins against Scotland and...
Cardiff Rugby Confirm Rhys Litterick signing
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCardiff Rugby confirm the signing of Welsh-qualified prop Rhys Litterick on a long-term contract. The tight-head prop joins the Blue and Blacks from Harlequins and linked up with the first-team...
Darge To Captain Scotland Against Italy
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRory Darge will lead Scotland for the first time as they take on Italy in the opening game of Nations Series at Murrayfield on Saturday. The 23-year-old Glasgow Warriors flanker earned...
Ben Thomas to Remain in Cardiff
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCardiff have confirmed Wales back Ben Thomas has signed a new contract to remain at the Arms Park. Thomas can play fly-half, centre, and full-back, and had attracted the interest of Welsh rivals Ospreys. It...
Blue Bulls Welcome Former Springbok into Coaching Staff
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Blue Bulls Company (BBCo.) confirmed that former Springbok and Kobe Steelers coach, Andries Bekker has joined the South African franchise in the capacity of assistant coach until June 2026. A former...
England U20 Hungry for 2024 Six Nations
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFollowing on from a fourth-place finish in the World Rugby U20 Championship, Mark Mapletoft’s England men’s U20 side return for five rounds of competitive action next February in the 2024 U20...
Les Kiss Appointed New Queensland Reds Head Coach
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Queensland Rugby Union (QRU) has today announced successful international coach and Queenslander Les Kiss as the new Queensland Reds head coach. With 26 years of professional coaching experience...
