Cheetahs welcome back Robert Ebersohn
5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby32 year-old Robert Ebersohn is set to rejoin his old team, the Cheetahs, after an 8-year absence which saw him turn out for the Western Force and French sides Montpellier and Castres. “We...
Liam Gill reveals how his move back to Australia fell through
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer Wallabies flanker Liam Gill has revealed he was sounded out by Wallabies coaching staff to return home but was forced to take up a contract in Japan. In an interview with Christy Doran...
Antoine Dupont crowns stellar season with European Player of the Year Award
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAntoine Dupont has capped an outstanding season by becoming the first French player to win the prestigious EPCR European Player of the Year award. The scrum-half had already scored four tries in this...
Michael Cheika appointed NEC Green Rockets Director of Rugby
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTop League side NEC Green Rockets have announced that former Australian coach Michael Cheika has been appointed Director of Rugby. In a statement, the club said, "NEC Green Rockets will...
2021 U20 Six Nations Fixtures Announced
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 2021 Under-20 Six Nations Championship will be played this summer between 19th June and 13th July in Cardiff. The decision to hold the Championship in one venue was taken to reduce...
5 Facts on Duhan van der Merwe
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbySouth African-born Edinburgh and Scotland powerhouse Duhan van der Merwe is included in the 37-man 2021 British & Irish Lions squad to face the world champion Springboks in July and August. The...
Dates confirmed for World Cup Sevens in Cape Town
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe eighth edition of the Sevens Rugby World Cup will be held in Cape Town over the weekend of 9-11 September 2022, it has been announced. The tournament will be contested by 24 men’s...
Owen Franks joins the Hurricanes
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks centurian Owen Franks will head to the capital to continue his distinguished rugby career next year after signing for the Hurricanes. He made 24 appearances for Northampton Saints and...
Video - Baptiste Serin's brilliant reserve pass
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAntoine Dupont dominates the conversation around scrum-halves not only in France but around the world, however, during Toulon's clash against Toulouse at the weekend Baptiste Serin reminded us that Dupont...
Lions Watch: Rees-Zammit & Sam Simmonds grab doubles
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLouis Rees-Zammit & Sam Simmonds both scored doubles of Gloucester and Exeter respectively has they continued their fine form after their inclusions in the British and Irish Lions Tour. Wales...
