Unions in talks about massive shake-up of international rugby scene
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA massive development is in the pipeline with regard to the international rugby scene. The proposed idea of the Nations Championship – a competition involving twelve teams (England,...
Six Nations would be good for South Africa, says Etzebeth
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEben Etzebeth is open to the idea of South Africa playing in the Six Nations in future, saying he would "love" to participate in the competition. The Springboks are committed to playing in...
A history of penalty shootouts in rugby
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySaturday's Champions Cup quarter-final between Munster and Toulouse produced a rare occurrence in rugby as the game had to be decided on a shootout. While knock out games in football...
Harlequins sign South African second row Irne Herbst from Benetton
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Club is delighted to announce the signing of second row Irné Herbst ahead of the 2022/23 season Joining from United Rugby Championship side Benetton Rugby following...
The Star-Studded XV of Top 14 players whose contracts are expiring
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 2021/22 season is drawing to a close and several Top 14 players have their contracts expiring. French website All Rugby has released a the list of players whose contracts are expiring...
Victories key as SA sides complete home run in URC
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe South African franchises will be desperate for one last big shove as they wrap up their home run in the league phase of the Vodacom United Rugby Championship this weekend, with three of the four sides...
Italy Women ring in the changes to face Wales
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyItaly Women have named their squad to face Wales Women at the Arms Park on Saturday. In the forwards, Silvia Turani will be on the field from the first time and Elisa Giordano, who was...
Wales Women: Kelsey Jones to make her first start of the season
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales Women have made eight personnel changes and two positional in the starting line-up to face Italy in the final round of the TikTok Women’s Six Nations. Kelsey Jones, Cara Hope and...
Ireland to Face All Blacks in Auckland, Dunedin and Wellington in July
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand Rugby have confirmed the dates, venues and kick-off times for Ireland’s three Tests in July. Andy Farrell’s Ireland Squad will tour for the first time since he officially...
Worcester Warriors sign Italy number eight Renato Giammarioli
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWorcester Warriors have signed Italy number eight Renato Giammarioli. Number eight Giammarioli, who has been capped five times by Italy, will arrive at Sixways from United Rugby Championship...
