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Scott Robertson names his squad to face South Africa

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

All Blacks Head Coach Scott Robertson and his co-selectors, Assistant Coaches Scott Hansen, Jason Holland, Jason Ryan and Tamati Ellison have named their All Blacks team to play South Africa in the third...

Australia v Argentina: Most Capped players (100+)

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Rugby Championship action returns this weekend as the Pumas host the Wallabies in Buenos Aires. Let us look at some of the players in the current squads who have managed to rack up more than a century...

Maro Itoje announced as new Saracens Club Captain

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Saracens is delighted to confirm Maro Itoje has been announced as our new Club Captain.  The second-rower, who is one of the biggest names in the game will take the reins ahead of the 2024/25 season...

BBC appointed UK rights holder for Women’s Rugby World Cup England 2025 as host nation celebrates one year to go

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

With exactly one year to go until hosts England kick-off the opening match of the Women’s Rugby World Cup England 2025, World Rugby has announced an exclusive UK broadcast rights partnership with...

Free Jacks Announce New Head Coach for 2025 Season

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

The New England Free Jacks are excited to announce the return of Ryan Martin as the team’s Head Coach for the upcoming 2025 Major League Rugby (MLR) season. Martin, who previously held the position...

SA Rugby adds coaching experience to emulate Bok success

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

SA Rugby has confirmed key changes to the coaching line-up of its national teams in a bid to emulate the success enjoyed by the Springboks. Experienced former Springbok coaching consultant Swys de Bruin...

SA vs NZ: A 106 test story

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

August 13 1921 is one of the most significant dates in New Zealand rugby history, as it represents a connection that has withstood all manner of pressures across 100 years of contact with South Africa. That...

World Rugby confirms partnership expansion with Two Circles targeting new growth opportunities

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

World Rugby and Two Circles have agreed an expansion of their partnership, with the ambition of accelerating fan-centric global commercial revenue growth. World Rugby delivering against its purpose...

Pacific Nations Cup | Fiji

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Number of tournaments: 16 (2006-2023)Best finish: Champions (2013, 2015-18, 2023)Most points in a match: 45 (45-17 v Tonga, 2014)Biggest win: 28 (as above)Did You Know? Fiji won the Pacific Nations Cup...

Old rivals will meet in a new-look Premiership Rugby Cup

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

The ten Premiership Rugby clubs are joined by the same amount from The Championship - with regional pools serving up some historic clashes for fans. With five pools of four, there are some enticing away-days...