Cotter Appointed Fiji Head Coach
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFiji Rugby Union have announced the appointment of New Zealander Vern Cotter as the incoming Fiji Head Coach. The two-time Super Rugby and Top 14 Championship winner will take the reins...
Watch: The Fijians light up Hamilton with a sensational 100 metre try
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe All Blacks Sevens, defending champions Fiji and England were the only teams with a perfect record after day one of the New Zealand Sevens at FMG Stadium in Hamilton on Saturday. The...
Harlequins confirm the signing of Springbok André ‘The Giant’ Esterhuizen
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyPowerhouse Springbok centre André Esterhuizen has signed for Harlequins, joining from Super Rugby side, the Sharks. The 25-year-old, who has played eight test matches for the Springboks,...
Two Blues Sevens take on flair of Fiji
6 years ago by Parramatta RugbyThe Two Blues 7s Squad ventured to the spiritual home of 7s in January to take on one of the toughest invitational tournaments in the world Fiji’s Coral Coast Sevens. A tournament that no overseas...
Jamie Roberts heads to Stormers as Josh Matavesi joins Bath
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNewcastle Falcons centre Josh Matavesi has signed for Bath Rugby with immediate effect after two and a half seasons with the Kingston Park club. The 29-year-old Fijian international made 47 appearances...
Pools & schedule announced for World Rugby U20 Championship 2020
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe future stars of rugby will converge on Italy for the 13th edition of the World Rugby U20 Championship from 28 June to 18 July, 2020 after World Rugby and the Federazione Italiana Rugby (FIR) announced...
Glen Jackson hangs up his whistle
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer golden boot turned New Zealand professional referee, Glen Jackson has today announced he is hanging up the whistle, and retiring from professional refereeing after an on-field career that has spanned...
Reader's Outside Centre of the Year
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAs the year draws to a close we take a look back at the year that was and have nominated four players from each position for your team of the year. We have included players based on their club...
Greg Laidlaw calls time on his test career
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyGreig Laidlaw – who captained Scotland more than any other player (39 of his 76 appearances) and is the country’s second all-time points scorer (714) – today brought an end to a...
Watch: The best of Filipo Daugunu, the electrifying winger who has just become eligible for the Wallabies
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Reds have confirmed the re-signing of electric winger Filipo Daugunu for a further four years. The Fijian flyer has re-committed to Queensland on a long-term deal, that will see...
