Rugby's elite in talks over new ring-fenced world championship
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby’s proposed 12-team Nations Championship was abandoned in June, however, according to a report by Matt Hughes in the Dailymail, the major nations are keen to build on the...
Springboks World Cup winners in Jones' Barbarians squad
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEddie Jones will coach a Barbarians side including four of South Africa's Rugby World Cup winners against Fiji just two weeks after they beat his England side in the Rugby World Cup final. Makazole...
No Springboks feature in Opta's World Cup Team of the Tournament
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThere were four All Blacks and as many Japan players in the Opta team of the Rugby World Cup, but no world champions. South Africa were crowned champions of the world...
Ultimate Rugby's World Cup Team of the Competition
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAs the Springboks celebrate winning the 2019 Rugby World Cup, we take a look back at what was an amazing tournament in Japan and select our Team of the competition. There were a number...
SANZAAR in talks to expand The Rugby Championship
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJapan and Fiji could be added to an expanded Rugby Championship, joining New Zealand, Australia, South Africa and Argentina in the annual southern hemisphere competition. SANZAAR...
Rory Best included in Barbarians squad to face Fiji
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Barbarians have revealed that Ireland legend Rory Best will run out one final time after being named in the side's team to face Fiji at Twickenham. PLAYER NEWS 📰Simply. The. Best....
Williams 'a big loss' but Wales no weaker - Gatland
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeigh Halfpenny offers Wales a "different element" that means Liam Williams' absence leaves them no weaker, according to Warren Gatland. Liam Williams' injury-enforced absence...
RWC Preview: Wales vs France
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWarren Gatland is happy for Wales to fly under the radar at the Rugby World Cup, even if they are strong favourites to see off France and reach the semi-finals. Australia coach Michael Cheika...
Biggar confident he's 100 per cent fit to play, says Gatland
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDan Biggar is confident he is 100 per cent ready to return to action in Wales' Rugby World Cup quarter-final clash with France, according to Warren Gatland. Biggar missed Wales' final...
Wales trio Biggar, Davies and North passed fit
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDan Biggar, Jonathan Davies and George North have all overcome fitness concerns to take their place in Wales' team for the Rugby World Cup quarter-final against France on Sunday. Warren Gatland...
