Bruiser Brok still breathing the fire of a Dragon
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWhere does DHL Stormers veteran Brok Harris stay when he is in Newport? The affectionate response is: AT HOME. Harris, who played his 150th match for the Cape Town-based DHL Stormers a fortnight...
England to be involved in inaugural 6Nations women's summer series
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland will partake in the first Six Nations Women’s Summer Series, which will debut this July, in Parma, Italy. The tournament, where U20 Women’s head coach LJ Lewis will lead...
Jared Payne relishing going up against his former team
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe week Jared Payne has had penciled into his diary since the start of the season has finally arrived, as he prepares to take on his former team. Payne spent more than a decade with Ulster Rugby...
A story of "Real Champs" vs "People's Champs" Part 1: The Origin
1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby2023 was meant to be their year, however, a much needed victory over the greatest test nation in the history of the sport evaded them in an all too familiar setting: The Rugby World Cup qaurter-final....
Gareth Steenson is set to call time on his Exeter Chiefs career
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyGareth Steenson is set to call time on his Exeter Chiefs career, bringing to a close a 16-year association with the club. The 40-year-old has today announced that this will be his last campaign at Sandy...
Argentina and New Zealand win HSBC SVNS 2024 league titles in Singapore
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyHistory was made on a dazzling day of high drama, emotion and all action international rugby sevens in Singapore as Argentina’s men claimed their first ever HSBC SVNS league winners title and New...
Cian Healy awarded after reaching record breaking milestone
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyIrish prop Cian Healy became the Champions Cup's all-time record appearance maker in Leinster's win over Northampton. The Ireland and Leinster veteran was brought on as a sub in the latter stages of the...
Adam McBurney joins Connacht Rugby
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyConnacht Rugby are pleased to announce the signing of hooker Adam McBurney from Edinburgh Rugby for the 2024/25 season. McBurney arrived at Edinburgh in 2021 and has made 24 appearances for the Scottish...
HSBC SVNS League Winners to be decided in Singapore
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyHSBC SVNS 2024 League Winners to be decided at Singapore National Stadium on 3-5 May New Zealand and Australia tied at top of women’s standings as women’s competition features for the first...
Piers O'Conor joins Connacht Rugby
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyConnacht Rugby are delighted to announce the signing of Piers O’Conor from Bristol Bears for the 2024/25 season. The Irish-qualified 28-year old joins after a six-year spell in Bristol where...
