Biggest moves and transfer rumours of the week
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWe recap some of the top stories, rumours and confirmed transfers of the week. Vern Cotter brings in reinforcements Vern Cotter has started to piece his backroom staff at Fiji together...
Seven-week Test window likely to persist under World Rugby's new plan
6 years ago by The GuardianSix international weekends from 24 October with a rest weekTalks to continue on global calendar and synchronising seasonsWorld Rugby’s decision to double the length of the international window in the...
The Breakdown | Northern exposure is timely but Japan see their future in the south
6 years ago by The GuardianJapan and Fiji will contest an eight-team tournament in Europe but their tier one breakthrough will still likely be in the southern hemisphereThe eight-country tournament that will replace the traditional...
Olympic preparations for sevens teams up in the air
6 years ago by Rugby WorldThe Dubai and Cape Town legs of the World Series have been cancelledGold stars: Fiji wowed at the Rio Olympics (Getty Images)The Dubai and Cape Town legs of the World Series have been cancelled
Japan await World Rugby move before confirming eight nations go-ahead
6 years ago by The GuardianAutumn international campaign announcement imminentEight-team, two-pool tournament would start in NovemberJapan will wait until World Rugby confirms on Wednesday the revised autumn international campaign...
Eight nations: Japan and Fiji to join European rugby union tournament
6 years ago by The GuardianTeams will join Six Nations sides in two pools from NovemberJapan chosen with Rugby Championship teams unavailableJapan and Fiji will join the Six Nations in an autumn tournament which has been hastily...
Top 14 Ins and Outs
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHaving recently confirmed their 2020/21 calendar, the Top 14 will kickstart with Stade Francais hosting table leaders Union Bordeaux Begles at Stade Jean-Bouin on September 4th. #CalendrierTOP14...
Rokocoko stars in one of the most entertaining games in Top 14 history
6 years ago by Rugby DumpIn 2017 All Blacks legend Joe Rokocoko and Fiji’s Leone Nakarawa starred in a TOP 14 game filled with incredible skills, late drama and hilarious moments.
Six Nations respond to Fiji claims that they are joining the tournament
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFollowing the Fijian Rugby Union's claim that the Flying Fijians are on the verge of joining the Six Nations in a competition set to kick off in November, a Six Nations spokesperson has told...
France threaten legal action over Pacific Rugby Players Welfare comments
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFollowing a 59-page dossier alleging bribery and corruption in the election of Bill Beaumont and Bernard Laporte as World Rugby chairman and vice-chairman, the Pacific Rugby Players Welfare is in...
