World Rugby Women's Rankings preview: 13-14 April, 2024
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has published the ranking permutations for the Guinness Women's Six Nations and Rugby Europe Women's Championship matches this weekend. Permutation highlights: England cannot improve their...
Hugh Gavin to join Pro ranks next season
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyPromising centre Hugh Gavin has become the latest Connacht Academy player to sign a professional contract with the club. Gavin made headlines earlier this year with his performances for Ireland...
Cheetahs welcomes four Osprey players on short-term loan
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyIn a demonstration of the strong rugby partnership between the Toyota Cheetahs and Ospreys, the Toyota Cheetahs are delighted to announce the arrival of four talented Osprey players in Bloemfontein. They...
Bordeaux-Begles vs Saracens: A look at the numbers
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbySaracens were soundly beaten by Bordeaux-Begles in tonights Champions cup round of 16 and were sent crashing out of the tournament suffering a 45-12 drubbing in France. The win see's Bordeaux head...
Cheetahs gear up to take on Clermont
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyIn the EPCR Challenge Cup Round of 16, the Toyota Cheetahs will take on ASM Auvergne Clermont on Saturday, 6 April. The action at Stade Marcel Michelin in Clermont, France, kicks off at 13:30 (SA time),...
Saracens out for revenge
7 months ago by Ultimate Rugby“A whiff of revenge in the air” was how French rugby newspaper Midi-Olympique previewed Saturday’s Investec Champions Cup Round of 16 tie between Union Bordeaux-Bègles and Saracens...
EPCR Challenge Cup: 'Massive test' for Ulster
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyUlster Rugby interim head coach Richie Murphy admits tackling Montpellier Hérault Rugby on their own turf will be “a massive test” for his side in their EPCR Challenge Cup Round of...
Massive stakes as SA teams eye European quarter-final spots
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyIt’s do or die for the five South African franchises this weekend as they take the field in the Round of 16 of the Investec Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup, where they will all be battling it...
Hong Kong Stadium set to host sell-out rugby sevens event
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbySixth round of HSBC SVNS 2024 takes place in Hong Kong China on 5-7 April Full house 120,000 crowd expected for the three-day Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens featuring the world’s best 12 men’s...
All Black great Samuel Whitelock announces retirement from professional rugby
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbySamuel Whitelock has announced he will retire from all professional rugby at the end of the current club season in France where he is playing for Pau.The 35-year-old has called time on an illustrious professional...
