Second Test added to Springbok Women’s itinerary
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springbok Women will face Wales in Cardiff as part of their European tour in November, adding to the two fixtures already confirmed for their trip to the Northern Hemisphere. The Springbok...
Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup fixture dates and TV coverage announced
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyStade Toulousain, who completed a magnificent double of Champions Cup and TOP 14 triumphs last season, will kick off the defence of their elite European title on Saturday, 11 December with a Round 1 clash...
EPCR working on Club World Cup for rugby
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOutgoing EPCR chairperson Simon Halliday has confirmed that the organisers of the Champions Cup are working towards the organisation of a rugby Club World Cup. "We are now working...
Captain Cane returns, uncapped lock Josh Lord called up
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTaranaki and Chiefs lock Josh Lord has been called into the All Blacks squad for the Northern Tour to the USA and Europe. 20-year-old Lord, together with All Blacks Sam Cane, Samuel Whitelock,...
McMahon returns, Holmes becomes oldest Wallaby in the pro era
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEvergreen prop Greg Holmes has been selected to make his return to the International arena for the first time since 2016. Holmes returns via the pine, alongside reserve loose forward Sean...
Scotland Women get double World Rugby Rankings boost
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyScotland’s dramatic 20-18 win over Ireland in the Rugby World Cup 201 Europe Qualifier in Parma on Sunday has sent them up to ninth position in the World Rugby Women’s Rankings,...
The Rugby Championship 2021: The Breakdown - All Blacks on brink of title ahead of 100th Springboks showdown
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand are on the brink of landing the Rugby Championship title ahead of their 100th Test against holders South Africa in Townsville on Saturday. The All Blacks have been in a class of their...
Eddie Jones confirms England exit after 2023 World Cup
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland head coach Eddie Jones has revealed that he intends to leave his role after the 2023 World Cup in France. After naming England's 45-man training squad, Jones was asked whether...
IKITAU COMMITS TO PLUS500 BRUMBIES AND RUGBY AUSTRALIA UNTIL THE END OF 2023
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter a breakout 2021 season, Plus500 Brumbies and Wallabies centre Len Ikitau has recommitted to the club and Rugby Australia until the end of 2023. The fleet footed outside back was a standout...
Looking ahead to the weekend's Rugby Championship action
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAnother feast of Southern Hemisphere is on the horizon with repeats of last weekend’s match-ups as Los Pumas meet the All Blacks and the wounded Springboks do battle with Dave Rennie’s Wallabies. The...
