RWC 2021: Full match schedule
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby and hosts New Zealand Rugby have announced the match schedule for Rugby World Cup 2021, playing in 2022 The schedule supports the ambition of an accessible event...
13 new caps named in Samoa's squad to face Maori All Blacks, Tonga
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThirteen new caps have been included in the Manu Samoa rugby squad to play the Māori All Blacks and Tonga in June and July. Leinster bound prop Michael Alaalatoa will captain the 31-man squad...
Galthie wishes to expand squad for tour of Australia
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance head coach Fabien Galthie has voiced a desire to take two squads with him for their tour of Australia. With 3 tests scheduled for 10 days, Galthie believes...
McGeechan compares AWJ to Martin Johnson
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLegendary British & Irish Lions former player and coach Sir Ian McGeechan has likened Alun Wyn Jones to Martin Johnson. Johnson himself is one of the most celebrated Lions...
Liam Gill reveals how his move back to Australia fell through
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer Wallabies flanker Liam Gill has revealed he was sounded out by Wallabies coaching staff to return home but was forced to take up a contract in Japan. In an interview with Christy Doran...
12 Match Schedule Announced For Rugby Championship
5 years ago by Ultimate Rugbyhe tournament is delighted to welcome back South Africa in 2021 which was unfortunately absent in 2020 due to the pandemic. With the Springboks absent a six-match Tri-Nations tournament between Argentina,...
Australia launches bid for 2027 World Cup
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAustralia have announced their campaign to host to 2027 Rugby World Cup. The country has been involved in two previous RWC tournaments – in 1987 (when they co-hosted with New Zealand)...
Australia have launched its bid to host Rugby World Cup 2027
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAustralia have launched its bid to host Rugby World Cup 2027, with Rugby Australia Chairman Hamish McLennan and Bid Advisory Board Chair Sir Rod Eddington AO FTSE unveiling the country’s ‘Game...
Michael Cheika appointed NEC Green Rockets Director of Rugby
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTop League side NEC Green Rockets have announced that former Australian coach Michael Cheika has been appointed Director of Rugby. In a statement, the club said, "NEC Green Rockets will...
Crusaders team named to face the Reds in Brisbane
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Crusaders are preparing for their first trip across the Tasman since March last year, and will travel to Brisbane today ahead of their match against the Reds on Saturday night. As well as...
