Confirmed: Saracens sign Springbok Willemse on loan
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbySaracens have confirmed that Springbok and Stormers utility back Damian Willemse has signed with the club on a short-term deal. The South African fly-half, who can also play centre and...
Russia Name RWC Squad
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRussia head coach Lyn Jones has named his 31-man squad for Japan 2019, including eight players who also appeared during the Bears’ Rugby World Cup debut in New Zealand eight years ago. Eight...
Tonga name Rugby World Cup squad
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTonga Head Coach Toutai Kefu has confirmed his 31-man squad for the Rugby World Cup. Players from clubs in England, France, Australia, New Zealand, Scotland, USA and Tongan based...
Weekend Round Up
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbySekope Kepu to retire from International Rugby at the end of 2019 Wallabies veteran Sekope Kepu has today announced he will retire from international rugby at the end of 2019 following...
Josh Ioane joins All Blacks in Hamilton
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe All Blacks have confirmed that Josh Ioane has joined the side in Hamilton as the team prepares for this weekend’s Test against Tonga. Ioane was named in the All Blacks’...
Cory Hill named in Wales Rugby World Cup squad despite leg fracture
7 years ago by The Guardian• Dragons lock has not played since February• Patchell also selected while Evans and Lee miss outCory Hill has been named in Wales’ 31-man World Cup squad despite suffering from a leg fracture.Dragons...
NRC wrap: Thrilling draw, gritty fightbacks highlight opening round of competition
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA thrilling draw, amazing fightbacks and glimpses of stars of the future - the opening round of the NRC had something for everyone as the Super Saturday quadruple-header played out across the country. NSW...
Les Bleus pile on the points as Rugby World Cup looms
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance showed moments of brilliance and some familiar failings in beating Italy 47-19 at the Stade de France on Friday. France gave coach Jacques Brunel plenty of food for thought ahead...
World Ranking Permutations: Ireland have another crack at top spot
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales' status as the world's number one team comes under threat in Cardiff this weekend as Ireland could climb two spots with a big win. Wales and Ireland will face each other with the Irish knowing...
Brunel still unsure of final France squad for Rugby World Cup
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance named their Rugby World Cup squad more than two months ago, but coach Jacques Brunel is still considering turning to his reserves. France coach Jacques Brunel admits he still...
